Social Worker 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Delaware Valley Veterans' Home is seeking a dedicated Social Worker 2 to support veterans and their spouses with psychosocial assessments, counseling, and discharge planning.

The role involves interdisciplinary teamwork, behavioral support, rights review, and ensuring high-quality care while maintaining compliance with safety and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (commonwealth titles) with continuous commonwealth employment since Sept 8, 2008; or two years as Social Worker 1/Forensic Social Worker 1 with equivalent Federal title and a bachelor’s degree in social work or social welfare.
• Two years of professional experience providing direct social work services, with 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 meet educational requirements if within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Care Plan Participation: join interdisciplinary meetings, complete documentation, and integrate psychosocial assessments with person-centered plans.
• Behavioral Support: provide assessments, implement interventions, and advise staff on behavior management strategies.
• Rights and Directives: review resident rights, assist with advanced directives, investigate grievances, verify voting status.
• Counseling Services: provide individual and group counseling, crisis support, and guide residents and families through emotional challenges.
• Discharge Coordination: organize transfers, address needs, coordinate services, arrange transportation and follow-up care.
• Policy Compliance: follow safety rules, support quality improvement, use PPE, and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Behavioral assessment

Education

Master's degree in social work or social welfare

Bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare

Job description

THE POSITION

The Social Worker 2 position at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. In this role, you become a key source of support, guidance, and encouragement for veterans and their spouses as they face important life challenges. Your efforts help strengthen their quality of life and promote dignity, confidence, and well-being. This career gives you the chance to create lasting impact while continuing to advance your professional growth.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• Care Plan Participation: Join interdisciplinary team meetings, complete documentation, and integrate psychosocial assessments with person-centered plans
• Behavioral Support: Provide behavioral assessments, implement appropriate interventions, and offer guidance to staff on behavior management strategies
• Rights and Directives: Review resident rights, assist with advanced directives, investigate grievances, and verify voting status
• Counseling Services: Provide individual and group counseling, offer crisis support, and guide residents and families through emotional challenges
• Discharge Coordination: Organize transfers by addressing needs, coordinating with families, arranging services, and ensuring transportation and follow-up care
• Policy Compliance: Follow safety rules, support quality improvement efforts, use protective equipment, and maintain strong professional relationships

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 1 shift (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.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (commonwealth titles) (must have been employed in a commonwealth social worker job title on September 8, 2008, with continuous commonwealth employment); or
• Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or a Forensic Social Worker 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) 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.

Special Requirements

• You must possess an active license as a Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

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.

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.

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.

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.