Social Worker Supervisor

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Social Worker Supervisor within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to lead social service operations at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. The position requires strong leadership, clear communication, and high-quality service delivery to veterans and their families.

You will oversee program coordination, coordinate care plans, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and ensure compliant assessments and documentation.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Social Worker 2 or a Forensic Social Worker 2 and a master’s degree in social work or social welfare.
• Three years of professional social work experience, including one year in a lead/administrative role, and a master’s degree in social work or social welfare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee social service operations and set procedures.
• Coordinate assessments, admissions, transfers, and documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and complete required assessment sections.
• Monitor and manage grievance investigations.
• Provide individual or group counseling.
• Represent the department and support staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's in Social Work

PA social work license

Job description

Are you ready to guide a team that supports the well-being of veterans and their families? The Social Worker Supervisor with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs leads important social service efforts that shape resident care at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. This role encourages strong leadership, clear communication, and thoughtful problem solving. It offers a chance to make a meaningful difference each day through structured support and teamwork.

This position leads a full range of social services at the facility and ensures residents receive clear, complete, and well-coordinated support. It requires strong organization, leadership, and commitment to high-quality social service practices. As a Social Worker Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Department Leadership: Oversee social service operations, set procedures, and assign responsibilities
• Resident Support: Coordinate assessments, admissions, transfers, and documentation
• Care Plan Input: Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and complete required assessment sections
• Grievance Management: Monitor and manage grievance investigations according to policy
• Counseling Services: Provide individual or group counseling using appropriate treatment methods
• Program Coordination: Represent the department, support planning, and assist with staff development

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.
• 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

• One year of experience as a Social Worker 2 or a Forensic Social Worker 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); and a master’s degree in social work or social welfare; or
• Three years of professional social work experience, including one year in a consultative, administrative, advisory, or lead work capacity; and a master’s degree in social work or social welfare.

Condition of Employment

• You must possess a valid license as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed 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.

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.