Social Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military & Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker 1 to provide professional social work services to residents, coordinate interventions, and support well-being with counseling and planning.

The role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week), 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with no telework option. Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work and be within 3 months of graduation; PA residency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within 3 months of graduating.
• PA residency requirement must be met.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Care Plan Participation: Conduct psychosocial assessments, attend team meetings, and maintain documentation reflecting social service activities.
• Assessment Completion: Complete resident assessment instruments and behavioral evaluations and integrate findings into person-centered care plans.
• Direct Support: Provide social work services for behavioral and emotional needs, including counseling and behavior management techniques.
• Family Counseling: Offer counseling and education to residents and family members to support improved personal and social functioning.
• Discharge Planning: Evaluate readiness for discharge and coordinate plans, transportation, and summaries of needs with family and care teams.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow safety rules, report hazards, participate in required training, and support quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior management

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social work or social welfare

Job description

THE POSITION

As a Social Worker 1 with the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, you will help residents build stronger lives through dedicated support and encouragement. Each day brings new opportunities to foster growth and stability for individuals in need. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems and making a positive impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides professional social work services for residents with diverse needs and coordinates interventions that support their well‑being. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Care Plan Participation: Conduct psychosocial assessments, attend team meetings, and maintain complete documentation that reflects social service activities
• Assessment Completion: Complete resident assessment instruments and behavioral evaluations and integrate findings into person-centered care plans
• Direct Support: Provide social work services for behavioral and emotional needs, including counseling and behavior management techniques
• Family Counseling: Offer counseling and education to residents and family members to support improved personal and social functioning
• Discharge Planning: Evaluate readiness for discharge and coordinate plans, transportation, and summaries of needs with family and care teams
• Safety and Compliance: Follow safety rules, report hazards, participate in required training, and support quality improvement efforts

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
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's or 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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.