Social Worker 2 - North Central Secure Treatment Unit

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Social Worker 2 with the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. This role focuses on guiding youth through transitions, coordinating services, and supporting successful reintegration after leaving the facility.

You will join a dedicated team focused on safety, growth, and long‑term stability, delivering counseling, case coordination, and resources to help residents reconnect with their communities.

Responsibilities

• Transitional Planning: Develop plans that support youth as they prepare to return to their communities
• Safety Oversight: Maintain a secure environment through supervision and preventive action
• Case Coordination: Work with families, probation officers, and facility staff to support aftercare goals
• Resource Networking: Build connections with community programs that help youth access important services
• Documentation Duties: Record assessments, updates, and reports that outline resident progress
• Counseling Support: Provide individual and group guidance to help residents

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-54452-40070. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 20, 2026 TO AUGUST 2, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Join the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services as a Social Worker 2 and help young people build stronger futures! This role gives you the chance to guide youth through important transitions and support their success after leaving the facility. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to positive change and long‑term stability for every resident. Make a meaningful impact by helping youth reconnect with their communities.

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-54452-40070. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 20, 2026 TO AUGUST 2, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Join the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services as a Social Worker 2 and help young people build stronger futures! This role gives you the chance to guide youth through important transitions and support their success after leaving the facility. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to positive change and long‑term stability for every resident. Make a meaningful impact by helping youth reconnect with their communities.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on leading transitional services that help youth successfully return to their communities. It involves planning, coordination, and guidance that support safety, growth, and long‑term stability. As a Social Worker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Transitional Planning: Develop plans that support youth as they prepare to return to their communities
• Safety Oversight: Maintain a secure environment through supervision and preventive action
• Case Coordination: Work with families, probation officers, and facility staff to support aftercare goals
• Resource Networking: Build connections with community programs that help youth access important services
• Documentation Duties: Record assessments, updates, and reports that outline resident progress
• Counseling Support: Provide individual and group guidance to help residents