County Social Casework Intern (Local Govt) - Allegheny County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies) (College)

Are you interested in making a difference in the life of a child? A County Social Casework Internship just might be for you! The Allegheny County office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) has an opportunity for you to experience a small introduction into the field of being a full-time Caseworker. Join our team of dedicated professionals as we work to provide support to strengthen families and prevent out-of-home placement in Allegheny County.

This is professional social casework training performed under a structured internship program in a local county government agency such as Children, Youth and Families and/or a Human Service Agency. The incumbent completes a six (6) month internship providing formal and on-the-job training and experience. Under supervision, you will elicit information from clients to aid them in obtaining a variety of social services to include: placement of children and adults in foster and adoptive homes and day care centers, supportive counseling to adults and children w/mental disabilities, and counseling and assistance in such specialized areas as home and money management, housing, child care and child rearing, employment, living arrangements for children and adolescents and individuals with physical, mental or developmental disabilities.

In this role, you will support the caseworker staff in all duties including but not limited to:
*Conducting Safety and Risk Assessments, investigations and home visits
*Removing and placing children
*Referring clients to appropriate services
*Conducting collateral calls, teaming meetings, and attending staff meetings
*Meeting with Agency support staff to decide the best plan of action for client concerns, etc.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, Internship.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• 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:

• Enrollment as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related behavioral science, and completion of 75 credits, including completion of 15 credits in one of the listed majors.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.