Caseworker (Parent Development Specialist)

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh has provided high-quality care and service to children and their families for over a century. Our team members don’t just build careers—they make a difference.

About the Team

The Caseworker (Parent Development Specialist) is part of our Family Support Services team, which provides a wide array of family support services to help families and children grow stronger. Programs include prevention, reunification, and care coordination services, all built around the idea of permanency—supporting safe, nurturing, and lasting families while prioritizing the health and safety of the child. This position independently develops and implements service plans that promote safety, well-being, and permanency for all assigned clients.

About the Role

The Caseworker (Parent Development Specialist) will assess and develop parenting skills while adhering to evidence-based programming. This is a community-based role with explicit requirements to be on-site for specified activities at the discretion of program leadership.

• Complete assessment of families using the Standard Teen Triple P evidence-based curriculum
• Develop and implement service plans with assigned clients that reflect individual needs related to parenting skills and relationship-building strategies with teens
• Provide formal and informal community resources to clients as indicated
• Transport clients to appointments as needed
• Complete all required programming documentation within electronic health record systems with accuracy and timeliness related to county contractual requirements
• Participate in any county-requested activities, including meetings and legal proceedings
• Adhere to CPSL protocols related to mandated reporter responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field required
• Minimum of one year of experience working in Child Welfare
• Valid, current driver’s license and personal automobile liability insurance with a minimum of $300,000 combined single limit coverage
• Approval to verify driving history at the time of authorization and annually; approval to verify insurance coverage at the time of authorization and semi-annually
• Reliable automobile with current inspection
• Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Benefits

Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance—choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision—free coverage for team members
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, and Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth and adoption) paid—6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan—pre-tax and Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program—CI qualifies as a nonprofit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEUs
• Life and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR—employer paid
• Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid, with some evenings and weekends as needed.