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Allegheny County

County government promoting regional economic development

Dependency Mediator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In PersonOn-site at 440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Social & Community Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, child development, or a related field, plus a minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in the social services, therapeutic or counseling field, or related experience working with children and families; an equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is accepted.
  • Within 6 months of hiring, complete at least 40 hours of mediation training through the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators, Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania, or a similar entity.
  • Complete 5 Continuing Mediation Education credits annually.
  • Obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
  • Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of the justice system.
  • Identify complex problems, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
  • Prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
  • Work independently and conduct oneself professionally.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct confidential, court-based mediation by assisting parties in communicating, understanding one another’s perspectives and positions, and considering children’s needs to resolve disputes.
  • Obtain information from relevant sources.
  • Promote confidence in mediation and increase participants’ self-determination by helping parties understand their own needs and interests and those of others.
  • Draft relevant paperwork at the conclusion of sessions, such as case agreements and outcome reports, and ensure parties understand the agreement.
  • Collect data and assist with maintaining data for completed sessions.
  • Serve as an information source to the court and collaborative agencies.
  • Follow the ethics and Standards of Conduct adopted by the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators and the Court’s Mediation Agreement with the parties.
  • Perform other duties related to dependency case processing to support dependency case flow.
  • Perform additional tasks and duties as required by the employer.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the field of child welfare is preferred.

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Allegheny County

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Allegheny County serves as a regional economic hub hosting leading businesses across sectors like manufacturing, technology, healthcare, finance, education, and energy. It supports growth by providing infrastructure, programs, and partnerships that help companies start, expand, and invest in the region. It differentiates itself through a broad multi-sector ecosystem and close collaboration among government, industry, and education, plus environmental improvements. Its goal is to create an economic climate where businesses and entrepreneurs thrive, driving steady regional growth and environmental progress.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$10M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1788

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 named Alex Jutca permanent DHS director after a national search.
  • September 2026 opened $150,000 Active Allegheny grants for walking and biking projects.
  • July 2026 ACSAP targeted severe crashes on 9% of roadways with federal funding.

What critics are saying

  • Council turmoil around Pat Catena shows brittle governance and distraction entering 2027.
  • Property tax reassessment debates can trigger municipal backlash and delay county priorities.
  • DHS's outpatient shift threatens provider resistance if treatment outcomes worsen within months.

What makes Allegheny County unique

  • Allegheny County runs a 2026 $119.7 million capital program across 55 projects.
  • DHS under Alex Jutca emphasizes analytics, technology, and measurable service redesign.
  • Countywide Vision Zero unites Pittsburgh, PennDOT, and PRT on shared safety planning.

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1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

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Technical.ly
Oct 8th, 2026
Local landlord wins $15k at Allegheny County's inaugural AI for housing hackathon.

Local landlord wins $15k at Allegheny County's inaugural AI for housing hackathon. Plus, Eos Energy gets an $87 million federal loan advance to consolidate its Southwestern Pennsylvania plants and more Pittsburgh money moves. Money Moves is a recurring series where Bona Fide Bellevue chart the raises, grants, contracts, mergers and other funding news of tech companies across its regions. Have a tip? Email Bona Fide Bellevue at [email protected]. Public funds are being aimed at some of Pittsburgh's biggest economic challenges, including the housing shortage and the manufacturing base. Allegheny County and a local philanthropic foundation awarded $30,000 at a region-wide hackathon focused on using AI to solve Pittsburgh's housing supply problem. Meanwhile, a major battery manufacturer is tapping into a federal loan to consolidate its regional footprint. Keep reading for more details on these investments and other money moves. Local property owner wins first place at $30k housing hackathon. Real estate developer and landlord Paul Martinez beat out over 100 competitors at the AI Strike Team's inaugural AI for Housing Hackathon on the last weekend of September. Martinez took home $15,000 for his tool EaseScore.AI. The platform uses public records, zoning rules and other information about a property to show how easy it would be to build there. With over a decade of experience in local real estate development, rentals, renovations and new construction, Martinez said his "brain was on fire with ideas" when he learned about the hackathon. His experience in real estate is also what he thinks set him apart from the 25 other hackathon projects. "I've been through the actual process from beginning to end," Martinez told Technical.ly. "I made something that I would personally use, and a tool that I think most people could use easily and understand." Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announced the virtual hackathon at the AI Horizons Summit last month. The competition tasked participants with building AI tools that address major barriers in housing production, like permitting or fragmented data. Penn State University student Rishabh Vobbilichetty won second place and $10,000 for the platform ByRight PGH, which evaluates city-owned lots for possible sale. Ye Zhang from the University of Pennsylvania won third place and $5,000 for VisionPitts, a live map that shows planners and developers where different types of housing are needed across the city, using data on zoning, housing costs and the local renter population. The top 10 project teams will now move on to a market-making event in Bakery Square later this month, according to AI Strike Team CEO Joanna Doven. Competitors will have a chance to pitch their tools to city, county and state public housing officials, as well as local developers. The Heinz Endowments and Allegheny County Economic Development funded the cash prizes for the competition. The hackathon is part of an effort to make AI a tool for public benefit, according to Innamorato. "AI will not solve the housing crisis," Innamorato said in the winner announcement. "But if we put these tools in the hands of people who understand the problems - and connect builders directly with the people who can deploy their solutions - we can use AI to make systems work better, move faster and ultimately help get more housing built for everyone." Eos draws on $300M federal loan for facility consolidation. Eos Energy has received an $87 million advance on its federal loan guarantee to consolidate its manufacturing operations in the region. The Pittsburgh-based battery manufacturer is using a portion of its $303.5 million loan guarantee from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to build a second production line at its Thorn Hill facility in Warrendale, PA. This second line will replace its manufacturing operations in Turtle Creek, PA. "Running two lines under one roof drives more efficient use of our engineering, support resources and labor," Eos COO John Mahaz said in the announcement. "This enables the operation to increase productivity and optimize manufacturing cost." Eos plans to continue using its Turtle Creek location for assembly, testing and shipping, according to an August press release, but the move will impact approximately 250 employees. Those workers have been offered roles at the Thorn Hill facility, Turtle Creek's Building 200 or Eos' corporate offices, per the release. The consolidation project should be complete by early 2027 and Eos expects to reduce conversion costs by approximately 10% to 15%. In late 2025, Eos announced it would move its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Pittsburgh's Nova Place by the end of 2026. The commonwealth awarded $22 million for the move and Allegheny County pledged another $2 million, as the relocation was expected to create 735 new jobs and retain 265 current jobs, per a release from the governor's office at the time. Since 2024, Eos has drawn a total of approximately $178 million from its DOE loan to support its manufacturing buildout in western Pennsylvania. "We built our manufacturing foundation in Turtle Creek, and we have outgrown the footprint we started with," Eos CEO Joe Mastrangelo said in a prepared statement. "Bringing battery manufacturing together at Thorn Hill gives us the space and capacity we need for the next phase of growth while keeping jobs, investment and opportunity right here in Allegheny County." More money moves: * Citadel CEO Ken Griffin gifted $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to fund Pittsburgh operations and establish a branch campus in Miami. * The University of Pittsburgh announced a $20 million project to bring lab space and incubator programming to Oakland. * Data center cooling startup Glacian Technologies won $10,000 at Pittsburgh Tech Week's pitch competition. * Local universities kicked off a 10-year, $320 million NSF engine to fund innovations for the US grid. * Energy infrastructure startup CorePower reported a $10.6 million raise, with the company raising about $14 million total, according to filings. * Computer chip startup Efficient Computer announced it raised $97 million Series B at a $650 million valuation, after initial filings showed the company aimed to raise $103 million. * Journey Robotics, an automated baggage-handling robotics company, secured second place and $2,500 at the Startup World Cup New York Regional Competition. * The Richard King Mellon Foundation granted Frontline Gig $250,000 to connect residents to employment using its platform. * Applications are now open for the $1.5 million Catalyze Pittsburgh Challenge. Prize money is available to organizations with new ideas for programs that connect students in the region to careers in emerging industries. Applications close Oct. 30.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sep 10th, 2026
Allegheny County executive names Alex Jutca as director of Department of Human Services.

Allegheny County executive names Alex Jutca as director of Department of Human Services. Jutca has worked for DHS since 2021 Stephana Ocneanu Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 10, 2026 Interim Director Alex Jutca has been appointed to lead the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, County Executive Sara Innamorato announced Thursday morning. He'll be following in the footsteps of Erin Dalton, who left the role earlier this year after five years to serve as New York City's Commissioner of the Department of Human Services - the largest social service agency in the country. County officials said they conducted a "rigorous" national search for Dalton's replacement, engaging a national public policy consulting firm and conducting several rounds of interviews that included a community panel of local human services, before deciding on Jutca. Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette

WHKY
Jul 7th, 2026
New Chief Deputy Secretary named for North Carolina Adult Correction.

New Chief Deputy Secretary named for North Carolina Adult Correction. RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has selected Trevor Wingard as its next Chief Deputy Secretary, overseeing the Division of Institutions and Correction Enterprises. The appointment follows a nationwide search that included both internal and external candidates. Wingard brings more than 30 years of corrections experience to the position. He began his career with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in 1994 as a corrections officer and later served as a corrections counselor, unit manager, deputy superintendent, superintendent and deputy secretary. After retiring from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Wingard became warden of the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, where the department said he reduced staffing vacancies by nine percent over an 18-month period. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Wingard holds bachelor's and master's degrees in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Wingard is scheduled to join the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction in mid-August. He succeeds Brandeshawn Harris, who left the department to join the team overseeing reform efforts for the New York City Correction Department.

SPC Region
Jul 2nd, 2026
SPC, County, City, PennDOT, PRT launch Vision Zero Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Allegheny County to eliminate traffic fatalities.

SPC, County, City, PennDOT, PRT launch Vision Zero Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Allegheny County to eliminate traffic fatalities. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July, 2 2026 The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) today announced the launch of the Allegheny County Vision Zero Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (ACSAP), developed in partnership with Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh, PennDOT, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit. The announcement was made along State Route 837 near Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, one of the plan's priority corridors. In attendance were County Executive Sara Innamorato, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O' Connor, State Representative John Inglis, SPC Executive Director Rich Fitzgerald, and PennDOT District 11 Executive Jason Zang. The ACSAP is a data-driven plan to improve safety for all roadway users, including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. SPC Executive Director Rich Fitzgerald said "In Allegheny County, 79% of severe crashes occur on just 9% of roadways. Over the last five years, 339 lives have been lost and 1,757 people were seriously injured on roads in Allegheny County. The plan designates a High Injury Network and a list of priority corridors where targeted safety investments will be concentrated." Vision Zero is committed to reducing crashes of all severities while working toward the ultimate goal of eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes entirely. Achieving that goal requires a shared commitment among roadway users, planners, designers, policymakers, and operators across the region. The plan was funded by a $520,000 federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant and $130,000 in local match by project partners. "This is how we build safer communities. We do it by working together across jurisdictions at all levels of government," said Allegheny County Executive Sara Inamorato at today's press conference. "Our number one priority is the safety of every person who comes through the City of Pittsburgh," said Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor. This plan is intended to serve as a example of county-by-county safety planning efforts as a companion to SPC's previously adopted Regional Safety Action Plan, which covers all ten counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. To view these plans and for additional information on SPC's work around safety in the ten-county region, visit www.spcregion.org/programs-services/transportation/operations-safety/. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, more commonly known as SPC, is the cooperative forum for regional collaboration, planning, and public decision-making for the ten counties of Southwestern Pennsylvania including the City of Pittsburgh. SPC develops plans and programs for public investment and fulfills federal and state requirements for transportation, economic development, and local government assistance programs.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jun 9th, 2026
Genelle Bradford disappeared in April 1999. She was found two months later but was unidentified for 27 years.

Genelle Bradford disappeared in April 1999. She was found two months later but was unidentified for 27 years. Her identification, announced Tuesday, comes as part of a partnership between the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office and Othram, a private lab based in Texas. Megan Guza Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 9, 2026 A homicide victim unidentified since she was found locked in a Wilkinsburg basement in June 1999 has been identified as a teenage girl who disappeared two months earlier. Genelle Princess Bradford was 18 when she disappeared walking home from her job at the YWCA on Ross Avenue in Wilkinsburg. It was April 24, 1999, and she was set to graduate from Wilkinsburg High School in less than two months, according to reporting at the time. Two months later, on June 28, 1999, the body of a woman was found in the basement of a home on North Avenue in Wilkinsburg. The new owner of the property was starting renovations and wanted trash removed from the basement. The door had been nailed shut, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Inside was the decomposing body of a woman. Just shy of 27 years later, authorities have identified Genelle as the woman found inside the basement. The identification comes as part of a partnership between the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office and Othram, a private lab based in Texas that uses its own trademarked technology to analyze degraded or minuscule amounts of DNA and then build a profile and find possible genetic matches. Mandy Tinkey, front center, lab director for the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office, and her team in their lab on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Left to right are Jeff Veltre, Tinkey, Dan Giannettino, Lauren Karran and Hannah Skropits. (Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette) "This technology is a testament to why we never stop investigating open cases," said Christopher Kearns, superintendent of Allegheny County Police, the agency investigating the previously unidentified woman's murder. It is the second time the partnership, which started in 2024 through grant money from the state, has paid off for Allegheny County investigators. In February, a murder victim who'd remained unidentified since 1992 was identified as 52-year-old Allan Keener, who'd last lived in Bridgeport, Ohio. That case was unique in that a man was arrested, prosecuted and imprisoned in connection with Keener's death, though Keener remained unidentified throughout. "We are thrilled that once again this partnership has allowed us to provide answers to a family that was left in the dark for so long," said Mandy Tinkey, director of forensic services at the medical examiner's office. "While the focus now shifts toward finding justice for Genelle, we are hopeful we can continue to provide answers for those impacted by the remaining cold cases we have shared with Othram." First Published: June 9, 2026, 7:04 a.m. Megan Guza is an award-winning reporter who has covered criminal justice in the Pittsburgh region since 2015, including for the Post-Gazette since 2022.