Social Worker I - Veterans Care & Support

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh invites applications for a Social Worker 1 at the Southwestern Veterans Center - Social Services. The position provides professional social work services to residents with diverse needs, focusing on psychosocial assessments and coordinated interventions to enhance well-being.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, residency compliance, and entails full-time work with standard daytime hours (8:00 AM–4:00 PM).

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Care Plan Participation: Conduct psychosocial assessments, attend team meetings, and maintain complete documentation that reflects social service activities
• Assessment Completion: Complete resident assessment instruments and behavioral evaluations and integrate findings into person-centered care plans
• Direct Support: Provide social work services for behavioral and emotional needs, including counseling and behavior management techniques
• Family Counseling: Offer counseling and education to residents and family members to support improved personal and social functioning
• Discharge Planning: Evaluate readiness for discharge and coordinate plans, transportation, and summaries of needs with family and care teams
• Safety and Compliance: Follow safety rules, report hazards, participate in required training, and support quality improvement efforts

Education

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

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh invites applications for a Social Worker 1 at the Southwestern Veterans Center - Social Services. The position provides professional social work services to residents with diverse needs, focusing on psychosocial assessments and coordinated interventions to enhance well-being.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, residency compliance, and entails full-time work with standard daytime hours (8:00 AM–4:00 PM).