Social Work Services Trainee

Southern Arkansas University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Vibrant work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A local university in Philadelphia is seeking a passionate individual for a training-level position in social services. This role includes developing essential skills to provide various services, particularly focusing on support for children, youth, and individuals with mental illness. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, social services, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, behavioral health, public health, human services, human or child development, education or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Receive instruction in principles and practices of social services.
• Provide services to children, youth, and adults.
• Engage with families and welfare agency representatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, social services, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, behavioral health, public health, human services, human or child development, education or a closely related field

Job description

All applications will be accepted from 11/10/2025 to 11/23/2025.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact- The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth- Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion- Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits- We care about your well-being.

General Job Description

This is training-level work developing the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform social services work. An employee in this class functions in a training capacity, receiving instruction in the principles, practices, procedures, and application of social services work methods and techniques. Work includes exposure to the variety of counseling, referral, placement, and/or adoptive functions required to provide services to children and youth, services to adults and aging, services to individuals with mental illness and/or with intellectual disabilities, services for family medical care, and/or for correctional rehabilitation. As the training period progresses, the employee performs increasingly difficult and responsible work. Contact with individuals, their families, representatives of various private and public welfare agencies, representatives of professional and community groups, and the general public is a significant aspect of the work.

The Requirements are as follows

Education

Completion of a bachelor's degree program in social work, social services, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, behavioral health, public health, human services, human or child development, education or a closely related field at an accredited college or university.

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