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Company: Allegheny County CareersLocation: Pittsburgh, PA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 08/28/2023 Job Categories: Government and Policy, Real Estate |
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Caseworker 2 <div class="input-group"> <span id="bold" class="font-weight-bold">Position Title: </span> <span id="MainContent_JobTitle">Caseworker 2</span> <br> <br> <div id="MainContent_noresults"> <span id="bold1" class=" font-weight-bold">Salary: </span> <span id="MainContent_Salary">$22.2891 per hour</span> <br> <br> <span id="bold2" class=" font-weight-bold">How to Apply: </span> <span id="MainContent_HowtoApply"><p>Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. <strong>A resume is required with the application.</strong> Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. <strong>A resume may not be substituted for an application.</strong></p></span> <br> <br> <div id="box" style="border: solid; padding: 15px; border-color: gold; background-color: lightgray;"> <span id="bold3" class="font-weight-bold">Minimum Requirements: </span> <span id="MainContent_MinimumRequirements"><p>Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Administration of Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Criminology. </p><p>Will be required to be a certified Notary Public within 1 year of employment.</p><p>Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.</p><p>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.</p></span> </div> <br> <span id="bold4" class=" font-weight-bold">Position Summary: </span> <span id="MainContent_PositionSummary"><br><br></span> <br> <br> <span id="MainContent_bold12" class="font-weight-bold">Overview: </span> <span id="MainContent_Overview"><br><br></span> <br> <span id="bold5" class="font-weight-bold">Duties: </span> <span id="MainContent_Duties"><br><br><ul><li>Works with inmates to determine individual needs including but not limited to:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Coordination and collaboration with probation/parole.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Verifying address for release with the courts.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Identifying and assisting with re-integration needs and makes referrals as appropriate.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Coordination with the courts for upcoming hearings as necessary.</li><li>Participates in any classification or re-classification tasks as directed.</li><li>Recommends available programs and services based on inmate’s needs and assists in the coordination of programming and services.</li><li>Completes visits to assigned housing units no less than three (3) times a week.</li><li>Addresses day-to-day concerns of unit staff and inmates as needed.</li><li>Conducts assessments as directed.</li><li>Responds to inmates’ requests either directly received from an inmate or received from Administration.</li><li>Submits parole forms and other documentation to Jail Administration and the Courts as directed.</li><li>Supports and assists with all safety and justice initiatives to reduce the overall jail population and recidivism.</li><li>Resolves conflicts regarding an inmate’s charges, sentencing information, and other stipulations/mandates imposed by the Courts.</li><li>Coordinates with Alternative Housing, Inmate Programs, and Reentry for collaboration with services.</li><li>Works with other County departments and agencies.</li><li>Attends trainings as directed.</li><li>Participates on committees and workgroups as designated by the Warden or Deputy Wardens.</li><li>Performs other related duties as required or requested.</li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold6" class="font-weight-bold">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities </span> <span id="MainContent_KSA"><br><br></span> <span id="bold7" class="font-weight-bold">Knowledge of: </span> <span id="MainContent_Knowledgeof"><br><br><ul><li>Counseling and casework/case management methods and techniques</li><li>General laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures of appropriate agencies and government jurisdictions</li><li>Notary functions</li><li>Criminal justice system</li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold9" class="font-weight-bold">Skill in: </span> <span id="MainContent_Skills"><br><br></span> <br> <span id="bold8" class="font-weight-bold">Ability to: </span> <span id="MainContent_Abilityto"><br><br><ul><li>Interact with an inmate population</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, outside agencies, the public, and inmates, etc.</li><li>Respond to the needs and problems of inmates</li><li>Maintain accurate case records</li><li>Communicate effectively and efficiently both orally and in writing</li><li>Follow written and oral instructions</li><li>Adapt to work on a multi-disciplinary team</li><li>Resolve problems and practice resource engagement</li></ul><p> </p><p>#INDSJ </p></span> <br> <span id="bold10" class="font-weight-bold">Residency: </span> <span id="MainContent_Residency">Not required to live in Allegheny County</span> <br> <span id="bold11" class=" font-weight-bold">Veterans' Preference: </span> <span id="MainContent_VeteransPreference">Will be awarded to eligible candidates.</span> <br> <div id="Needtocenterandbold" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D </div> <br> <br> <div id="Needtocenterandbold2" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> <a href="https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/HRJobApplication/firstpage.aspx?id=0345" id="MainContent_Applyonline">Apply Online</a> </div> </div> <br> <br> <br> </div> Contact Information
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Allegheny County Careers
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