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County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County C&Y (Multiple Vacancie

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Pittsburgh, PA · HybridFull-time$52K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$52K/yr
Location
Pittsburgh, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Allegheny County Children & Youth Services seeks a County Caseworker 2 to support families from referral through the end of agency involvement. The role focuses on investigating child safety, planning with families, coordinating services, and documenting case progress. The caseworker also prepares materials for legal proceedings, provides crisis intervention when needed, and oversees children in placement while maintaining contact with families and service partners.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Child Safety AssessmentFamily PlanningService CoordinationCrisis InterventionCase Documentation

Qualifications

County Caseworker 1 Experience or County Social Casework Intern Program or Bachelor's in Social Welfare or Bachelor's With Related Credits and Casework Experience or Equivalent CombinationSix Months County Caseworker 1 ExperienceCounty Social Casework Intern Program CompletionBachelor's in Social WelfareBachelor's With 12 Related Credits and One Year Social Casework ExperienceEquivalent Experience and Training With 12 Related CreditsBackground InvestigationPA State Police Clearance or PA Child Abuse Clearance or FBI Fingerprint Clearance

Full job description

Salary $51,773.07 Annually Location Allegheny County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61037-L0624 Department Local Government Division HS Allegheny Co Child Welfare Opening Date 10/19/2026 Closing Date 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0624 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212702 Bureau / Division Allegheny County Child Welfare Services Worksite Address Various locations within Allegheny County City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15222 Contact Name Joy Wilkinson Contact Phone 412-350-4976 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION A County Caseworker 2 with Allegheny County Children & Youth Services will help families work through challenges and build stronger foundations. This role offers meaningful, people-centered work that changes lives every day. You will be part of a supportive agency that believes in teamwork, growth, and community. Use your skills to lift up children and families when they need it most. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on supporting families from the moment they are referred to the agency until their involvement ends. The position centers on investigation, planning, service coordination, and documentation to ensure child safety and family progress. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties: 1. Investigative Work: Conduct interviews, visits, and record reviews to assess child safety and determine service needs 2. Family Planning: Lead conferencing processes, prepare families, and guide teams in building effective Family Plans 3. Court Preparation: Develop reports, petitions, and testimony materials required for hearings and legal proceedings 4. Case Documentation: Maintain accurate records and enter case information in required systems according to regulations 5. Service Coordination: Connect families with supports, monitor progress, and provide crisis intervention when necessary 6. Child Supervision: Oversee children in placement and maintain contact with families, foster caregivers, and service partners Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment. 2. Work hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch. 3. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week after 6 months of employment. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 4. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or 2. Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or 3. A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or 4. A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; or 5. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, soci l welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences. 6. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits. Other Requirements: 1. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation. 2. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 3. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply: strong>How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your ... For full info follow application link. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,278 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$52K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$59–81K/yr25 salary ranges
  • US median$66–93K/yr941 salary ranges

This rate, $52K, is 24% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($68K) — in the lowest quarter of Social Worker salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 128 open Social Worker jobs in Pennsylvania and 3,278 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,631 postings).
Education
2,143 of the 3,278 open Social Worker jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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