Social Worker 2 - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Social Worker 2 at State Correctional Institution Camp Hill to coordinate case management, provide counseling, and support reentry planning for inmates and families.

You will collaborate with staff and community partners, ensure policy compliance, and apply strong crisis-intervention skills in a correctional setting. This role offers stable on-site hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (commonwealth titles) with continuous employment; or
• Two years as Social Worker 1 with a bachelor’s in social work or social welfare; or
• Two years of professional social work with a bachelor’s in social work or social welfare; or
• A master's degree in social work or social welfare; eligible within 3 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Assess inmate needs, strengths, and coordinate services.
• Counseling Support: Provide counseling and crisis intervention for inmates and families.
• Program Coordination: Develop and coordinate social service programs with DOC and partners.
• Reentry Planning: Assist with parole planning, discharge, and continuity of care.
• Community Collaboration: Communicate with families and community agencies for reintegration.
• Policy Compliance: Apply social work laws and policies in daily operations.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Program coordination

Community collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare

Master's degree in social work or social welfare

CJIS certification within two months of hire

Job description

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dedicated Social Worker 2 for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill who is ready to make an impact. You will work with inmates, families, community partners, and staff to coordinate services and support positive outcomes. Each day brings opportunities to provide counseling, assist with reentry planning, and help individuals work toward meaningful goals. If you are passionate about helping others and fostering positive change, this role offers a fulfilling professional experience.

As a Social Worker 2, you will coordinate social work and case management services that support inmates throughout their incarceration and reentry process. This position involves counseling, program coordination, community collaboration, and continuity of care activities. As a Social Worker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Management: Assess inmate needs, strengths, and challenges, and coordinate services that support personal development and adjustment
• Counseling Support: Provide guidance, crisis intervention, counseling services, and support to inmates and their families
• Program Coordination: Develop, implement, and coordinate social service programs with DOC staff and community organizations
• Reentry Planning: Assist with parole planning, discharge coordination, community placements, and continuity of care services
• Community Collaboration: Communicate with families, community agencies, and institutional staff to support effective case management and reintegration
• Policy Compliance: Interpret and apply social work laws, regulations, policies, and procedures during daily operations

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.In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Additional pay will be considered for those who currently possess or obtain licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors. Documentation will need to be provided at interview to receive additional pay consideration.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 titles 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 obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within two months of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment in the job.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

• 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.