Reference #: 4506454
THE POSITION
Are you searching for an opportunity to use your social service degree and skills? Can you imagine the satisfaction you will get from helping some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? An exciting opportunity to work for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services is waiting for you! The Ebensburg Center is searching for an empathetic and compassionate Social Worker 2 to serve our adult population. This position provides guidance and technical assistance for compliance with regulatory standards and meeting social service goals for our clients. Apply today and enjoy a stimulating and rewarding career as a Social Worker 2 for the Department of Human Services!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Duties include providing support to social workers and providing lead work, direction, and training as needed for social service staff. You participate in developing, implementing, providing, and coordinating social service programs for assigned caseloads. You also collaborate with the Unit Team during pre-placement plans and the discharge process. This includes reviewing voluntary and involuntary individuals' intake, commitment, re-commitment, or discharge data and documentation. In addition, you ensure that the quality of services provided meets the needs of the individuals served and their families as well as Medical Assistance standards.You develop and implement individualized training programs to enhance self-sufficiency by improving social skills, mobility skills, community awareness and other related need areas. You also serve as liaison with the substitute decision maker in the processing of consents. In addition, you initiate and answer communications to and from families, agencies, and other interested parties to keep them informed of the individuals' health, adjustment, and program progress by being aware of individuals daily happenings, activities, and services offered.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
May change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel as needed.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (commonwealth titles) (must have been employed in a commonwealth social worker job title on September 8, 2008, with continuous commonwealth employment); or
Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or a Forensic Social Worker 1 and a bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare; or
Two years of professional experience providing direct public or private social work services, and a bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare; or
A master's degree in social work or social welfare.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:Resu es, 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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.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.
