Social Services Trainee - Public Service Path

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia offers a training level Social Work Trainee position within the Office of Human Resources, focusing on counseling, referral, placement and adoptive functions under supervision. The role provides structured training and exposure to a range of social services tasks.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and the ability to pass FBI/PSP background checks and related requirements. Open-Competitive exam process and residency preferences apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to pass FBI/PSP background checks and other relevant clearances.

Responsibilities

• Training level work developing the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform social services work including counseling, referral, placement and/or adoptive functions.
• Work under close supervision while gaining increasing responsibility in the delivery of social services.
• Interact with individuals, families, and representatives of welfare agencies and the general public as part of service delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

The City of Philadelphia offers a training level Social Work Trainee position within the Office of Human Resources, focusing on counseling, referral, placement and adoptive functions under supervision. The role provides structured training and exposure to a range of social services tasks.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and the ability to pass FBI/PSP background checks and related requirements. Open-Competitive exam process and residency preferences apply.