Early Reach Coordinator (Social Worker 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; York (York County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Early Reach Coordinator in York County, PA. This full-time role supports students with disabilities during school-to-work transitions, offering counseling, coordination, and information sharing with schools, families, and partners.

Typical hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 37.5 hours weekly, with potential telework after training. Service area includes Adams and Lancaster Counties, with starting salary of $60,538 and growth to $92,010 annually.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or a Forensic Social Worker 1 or equivalent in education.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare required or alternative qualifications.
• Master's degree in social work or social welfare qualifies for this role.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students to support future goals and decision making.
• Coordinate services and connect students with community and educational resources.
• Explain vocational rehabilitation services to students and families.
• Collaborate with schools and agencies to strengthen transition planning.
• Assist students in gathering information and preparing vocational rehabilitation materials.
• Enter and maintain student data in the Commonwealth Workforce Development System.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare

Master's degree in social work or social welfare

Job description

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

York County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

THE POSITION

As an Early Reach Coordinator with the Department of Labor and Industry, you help students discover their strengths and plan for meaningful careers. Your efforts inspire young people with disabilities to imagine new possibilities and take their next steps with confidence. You work closely with schools and families to support smooth transitions. This position lets you make a direct and lasting impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports students with disabilities as they prepare for the transition from school to employment and needed services. The work involves counseling, coordination, outreach, and collaboration with schools, families, and community partners. As an Early Reach Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Student Counseling: Provide guidance that encourages strong decision making about future goals
• Service Coordination: Connect students with needed community and educational resources
• Information Sharing: Explain available vocational rehabilitation services to students and families
• Collaboration Support: Work with school and agency staff to strengthen transition planning
• Application Assistance: Help students gather information and prepare materials for vocational rehabilitation applications
• Record Management: Enter and maintain detailed student information in the Commonwealth Workforce Development System

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 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch but may be negotiable within a 7.5 hour work day. The position is eligible for AWS (alternate work schedule).
• This position will serve Adams and Lancaster Counties
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in York or an approved office in the caseload territory. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. 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 title) (must have been employed in a commonwealth social worker job title on September 8, 2008, with continuous commonwealth employment) (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.