Children Youth and Families (CYF) Caseworker
About the role
Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) is seeking Caseworkers to provide protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children and families. The position involves counseling services to children, families, foster parents, and adoptive parents, participating in conferencing and teaming to help families achieve safety and self‑sufficiency, crisis intervention, and presenting case facts and testimony in Children’s Court.
Responsibilities
- Participate in training sessions, asking and answering questions as needed.
- Request clarification of policies, procedures, mandates, regulations, and casework principles when unclear.
- Learn and apply skills, policies, procedures, and practices to manage assigned cases.
- Meet mandates and regulations established by government and regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrate understanding of training material and apply it to casework.
- Participate in the evaluation of training sessions.
- Perform casework on assigned cases from referral through closure.
Training and probation period
New hires enter a six‑month probation period during which they work under the general supervision of a casework supervisor. Trainees complete a ten‑week curriculum that includes both classroom instruction and fieldwork, handling families from the point of referral to DHS/CYF until the agency’s involvement ends.
Why DHS?
DHS is recognized for innovative use of data and predictive analytics to improve child safety and well‑being. The agency values diversity and inclusion, with leadership committed to creating an environment where a diverse group of talented people can grow, thrive, and do their best work.