Social Worker 2 - SCI Waymart

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution Waymart seeks a dedicated Social Worker 2 to support inmates through counseling, case management, and reentry planning. You will coordinate programs, document cases, and apply relevant social work policies to improve well-being and successful adjustment.

This full-time position requires a PA-residency, CJIS certification within two months, and compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (commonwealth titles) with continuous service; or two years with a bachelor's in social work; or two years of direct social work with a bachelor's in social work; or a master's in social work or social welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, guidance, crisis management, and supportive services to inmates and families.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate social service programs with staff and community groups.
• Maintain records and reports for case management and communication.
• Assist with parole preparation, reentry coordination, and community placement.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Program coordination

Crisis intervention

Report writing

Policy application

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

BSSW/Bachelor's in Social Work

Tools

CJIS certification

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a tangible difference every day? As a Social Worker 2 at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart, you join a team that values growth, respect, and positive change. This position gives you the chance to guide others through important transitions while building your own skills along the way. Advance your professional talents!

This role focuses on providing social work and case management services to inmates at SCI Waymart. It involves planning, coordinating, and delivering programs that support individual well-being and successful adjustment. As a Social Worker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Coordination: Develop, implement, and coordinate social service programs with staff and community groups
• Inmate Support: Provide counseling, guidance, crisis management, and supportive services to inmates and families
• Case Documentation: Maintain records and reports that support effective case management and communication
• Reentry Planning: Assist with parole preparation, reentry coordination, and community placement processes
• Policy Application: Interpret and apply social work laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Complaint Review: Investigate reported human rights concerns and verify needed information

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.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: 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 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 Requirement

• 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 Requirement

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

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Promotion Without Exam
  • Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
  • Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
  • Voluntary Demotion

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE)

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Forensic Social Worker 1
  • Social Worker 1
  • We will also consider applications from current Commonwealth employees in pay scale group ST06 for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career developmental relationship to this position. All applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements.
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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.