{"id":103245,"date":"2025-10-15T19:28:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T19:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/entry-level-caseworker\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T08:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T12:33:18","slug":"entry-level-caseworker","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/entry-level-caseworker\/","title":{"rendered":"Entry-Level Caseworker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of families? Elevate your career with us at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services as an Entry-Level Caseworker. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential direct services to families, guiding them towards brighter futures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As an Entry-Level Caseworker, you will play a vital role in improving family well-being through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments and investigations<\/li>\n<li>Case management and coordination<\/li>\n<li>Providing supportive counseling to families and children<\/li>\n<li>Placing children into foster homes<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy and referrals for effective service provision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What Sets Us Apart:1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Focused Training:<\/strong> Benefit from our comprehensive training program and certification path for caseworkers. 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You will empower clients on their journey towards healing and growth, making a lasting impact on their lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Comprehensive Services:<\/strong> Join us in creating accessible, culturally competent, integrated, and comprehensive services that truly meet the diverse needs of our community.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Innovation at its Core:<\/strong> Be part of our innovative environment where data integration and predictive analytics drive decision-making to improve the safety and well-being of children.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Inclusivity and Diversity:<\/strong> We&#8217;re committed to fostering a workplace where diverse talents are valued, and everyone&#8217;s voices are heard. Contribute to an inclusive environment that thrives on fresh perspectives and ideas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Strong Leadership:<\/strong> Our leadership is assertive, valuing creativity and diversity of thought. 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