Social Worker - Family & Child Health

How To Apply

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. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Position Summary

The Social Worker provides resources and support for the Office of Family and Child Health, including Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), Child death review (CDR), and other related programs. This position plans care, advocates for clients, links clients to community resources, and coordinates services with health care providers and organizations. Responsibilities include documenting client progress, providing home visits, facilitating support groups, and educating clients and families.

Overview

Fringe Benefits

• Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.
  
  
  

Perks Working for ACHD

• Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
  
  
  

Duties

• Link clients with community resources and services, and facilitate collaboration among healthcare providers, schools, and other organizations.
• Work collaboratively with other service providers to coordinate care and ensure needed services and supports are provided.
• Provide advocacy for clients to address systemic barriers to care.
• Maintain client records, documenting accurately the services provided and the outcomes achieved.
• Conduct home visits and fieldwork as needed to support client needs.
• Facilitate support groups and community programs to provide additional support and resources.
• Educate clients and families about available resources and support systems.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in the field.
• Connect with the community by presenting findings and delivering information to enhance understanding and raise awareness about various program initiatives.
• Responds to public health emergencies, as assigned
• Performs related work, as required
  
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Principles, practices, and techniques of social work.
• Community resources and how to appropriately access them for the benefit of clients.
• Basic principles of computer use, data searches, internet searches, email use.
  
  
  

Skill In

• Case Management
• Social Work
• Community Outreach
• Public Outreach
• Community Engagement
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• Organization Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Public Health
  
  
  

Ability To

• Document the progress of client and maintain complete detailed records.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, individuals, groups, public and private agencies and the public.
• Express ideas clearly, orally and in writing and to speak effectively in public.
• Travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Exercise good judgment in evaluating information and situations and making good decisions based on these evaluations.
• Respond to public health emergencies.
  
  
  

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

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