County Casework Manager 1 - Clinical Manager (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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
• 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
• 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
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Be able to perform essential job functions
• Pass a background investigation
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County.

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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level