Reference #: 4688436 THE POSITION An exciting leadership opportunity exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for you to utilize your social work skills and training to help some of the most vulnerable citizens. This stimulating and rewarding career path within the Department of Human Services allows you to make a positive impact and advocate for those in need. As a Social Worker 2 at Ebensburg Center, you will play a vital role in providing support and resources to those facing various challenges. Join us and experience personal and professional career growth opportunities!DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Social Worker 2, you will support social workers and provide lead work, direction, and training for social service staff. You will participate in developing, implementing, providing, and coordinating social service programs for assigned caseloads. You will also collaborate with the unit team during pre-placement plans and the discharge process. This includes reviewing voluntary and involuntary individuals' intake, commitment, re-commitment, or discharge data and documentation. In addition, you will ensure the quality of services provided meets the needs of the individuals served and their families, as well as medical assistance standards.In this role, you will develop and implement individualized training programs to enhance self-sufficiency by improving social skills, mobility skills, and community awareness. You will also serve as liaison with the substitute decision maker in the processing of consents. In addition, you will initiate and answer communications to and from families, agencies, and other interested parties to keep them informed of the individuals' health, adjustment, and program progress by being aware of individuals' daily happenings, activities, and services offered.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-hour work week) Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position includes daylight flex hours. On-call hours are required as operationally necessary.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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS 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); orTwo 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.Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening. 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.How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be rovided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.