Social Worker 2 - SCI Camp Hill
Social Worker 2 - SCI Camp Hill
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$ 58035 - 88235
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THE POSITION
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on others lives and seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to use your social work skills The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dedicated innovative and highly organized Social Worker to join our team. In this vital role you will be responsible for developing implementing and coordinating comprehensive social work and case management services for inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. If you are eager to apply your expertise in social work to create meaningful change this is an ideal opportunity for you! Apply today and make a difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will collaborate with a variety of DOC and community staff to coordinate and manage services tailored to meet specific inmate needs. Working directly with inmates is a key and fulfilling aspect of this role. You will have a unique opportunity to witness inmates actively engaging in their own transformation process. You will assess and determine the appropriate services programs and treatments for those on your caseload. Additionally you will conduct group or individual counseling sessions as part of reentry and discharge programming. Your responsibilities will include preparing detailed written reports on inmates progress and adjustment while incarcerated as well as providing staff recommendations to the courts parole authorities or other relevant parties. You will also oversee complex inmate cases some of which may involve both mental health and correctional services. Using your understanding of systems and their interactions you will make independent decisions to advise support and plan for inmates successful outcomes.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 37.5hour work week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (commonwealth job 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 titles as determined by the Office of Administration) and a bachelors degree in social work or social welfare; or
- Two years of professional experience providing direct public or private social work services and a bachelors degree in social work or social welfare; or
- A masters 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:
- All employees in the Department of Corrections 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 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.
- 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.
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 provided 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 .
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
