Social Worker 1 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Social Worker 1 at South Mountain Restoration Center in Franklin County, PA. You will support residents and families, advocate for needs, and collaborate with care teams to promote quality care throughout admission and discharge planning.

The position requires a bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare, is full-time (37.5 hours/week), and telework is not available. First-round applications are processed through Civil Service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare is required.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within three months of graduating.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services that support residents from admission through discharge planning.
• Collaborate with residents, families, guardians, community partners, and treatment team members to meet individual needs.

Education

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

Job description

Salary

$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-62278-40060

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS So Mtn Rstrtn

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

40060

Position Number

00090988

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00210882

Bureau / Division

Department of Human Services/South Mountain Restoration Center

Worksite Address

10058 South Mountain Road

City

South Mountain, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17261

Contact Name

Tawnyia McKenrick

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

South Mountain Restoration Center is seeking a Social Worker 1 who is passionate about helping others succeed. You will serve as a trusted resource for residents, families, and care teams while supporting important social service needs. Each day brings the chance to advocate for residents and contribute to their well-being. Bring your skills to an agency where your work can have a lasting impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Social Worker 1 at South Mountain Restoration Center, you will provide social services that support residents throughout their stay, from admission through discharge planning. You will collaborate with residents, families, guardians, community partners, and treatment team members to help meet individual needs and promote quality care. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Support: Assist residents and families during admissions, provide orientation to the facility, address social service needs, and support benefit applications when needed
• Counseling And Advocacy: Provide supportive counseling, advocate for resident needs and preferences, and help families with end-of-life planning discussions
• Care Team Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, share psychosocial information, and contribute to care and treatment planning
• Clinical Documentation: Prepare social service assessments and progress notes in the electronic medical record using professional documentation standards
• Discharge Preparation: Assess readiness for discharge, coordinate with community resources and service providers, and prepare discharge and transfer assessments
• Program Participation: Contribute to department meetings, offer recommendations for improvement, serve on committees, and facilitate Resident Council activities as assigned

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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 three 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 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.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing 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.