Caseworker 2

Position Summary

Overview:

Duties:

• Works with inmates to determine individual needs including but not limited to:
• Coordination and collaboration with probation/parole.
• Verifying address for release with the courts.
• Identifying and assisting with re-integration needs and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Coordination with the courts for upcoming hearings as necessary.
• Participates in any classification or re-classification tasks as directed.
• Recommends available programs and services based on inmate’s needs and assists in the coordination of programming and services.
• Completes visits to assigned housing units no less than three (3) times a week.
• Addresses day-to-day concerns of unit staff and inmates as needed.
• Conducts assessments as directed.
• Responds to inmates’ requests either directly received from an inmate or received from Administration.
• Supports and assists with all safety and justice initiatives to reduce the overall jail population and recidivism.
• Resolves conflicts regarding an inmate’s charges, sentencing information, and other stipulations/mandates imposed by the Courts.
• Collaborates with Alternative Housing, Inmate Programs, and Reentry for services.
• Works with other County departments and agencies.
• Attends trainings as directed.
• Participates on committees and workgroups as designated by the Warden or Deputy Wardens.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Counseling and casework/case management methods and techniques
• General laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures of appropriate agencies and government jurisdictions
• Notary functions
• Criminal justice system
• Skills in:
• Interacting with an inmate population
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, outside agencies, the public, and inmates, etc.
• Responding to the needs and problems of inmates
• Maintaining accurate case records
• Communicating effectively and efficiently both orally and in writing
• Following written and oral instructions
• Adapting to work on a multi-disciplinary team
• Resolving problems and practicing resource engagement
• Abilities to:
• Interact with an inmate population
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, outside agencies, the public, and inmates, etc.
• Respond to the needs and problems of inmates
• Maintain accurate case records
• Communicate effectively and efficiently both orally and in writing
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Adapt to work on a multi-disciplinary team
• Resolve problems and practice resource engagement

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Administration of Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Criminology.
• Will be required to be a certified Notary Public within 1 year of employment.
• Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.
• It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Residency

Not required to live in Allegheny County

Veterans' Preference

Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/V/D