County Casework Manager 1 - Clinical Manager (Local Government)

Are you seeking a fulfilling career path in the field of human services? Allegheny County has an exciting opportunity to provide valuable services throughout the community we serve. Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Children, Youth and Families is seeking a hard-working, forward-thinking applicant who is dedicated to the safety, security, protection and stability of children within our county. Join us and lead with purpose in a rewarding career dedicated to shaping our community's well-being!

The Casework Manager, Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF), under the authority of the Regional Office Administrator, Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF), will oversee the clinical work and activities of each casework unit within the regional office. The Clinical Manager works collaboratively with all the support teams to ensure the best clinical decisions are being made on cases. The clinical manager also works collaboratively with DHS Teaming Institute to ensure cases are carried out in adherence to the CYF Practice Model of Conferencing and Teaming as well as State and Federal mandates. The incumbent will oversee this collaborative effort to assess the strengths and needs of individuals and families and reconnect foster care children and adults with positive family and kin utilizing a variety of tools and family engagement strategies and ensuring fidelity to the Conferencing and Teaming business process. The Clinical Manager must reach and maintain Conferencing and Teaming Coaching status as determined by the DHS Conferencing and Teaming Institute. The Clinical Manager also works closely with the Multi-system team as well as other DHS Program offices in order to have clinical oversight for children and families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee Casework Supervisors to ensure the best clinical management of all cases under OCYF supervision
• Orient new Caseworkers and Casework Supervisors to the operation of the unit and the DHS/OCYF. Develop the skills of Caseworkers and Casework Supervisors through teaching, coaching, role modeling, and informing workers of the availability of training resources.
• Teach or supply information to Caseworkers and Casework Supervisors on DHS/OCYF policies

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Hybrid work of up to two days per week after six 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in public or private social work which included one year in a public welfare program and one year in a supervisory capacity; and 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; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • 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:

• 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 eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.