Social Worker 2 Sci Waymart - Wayne County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Wayne County, PA, United States

2 weeks ago

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THE POSITION:


The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Waymart is currently in search of a Social Worker 2 who is dedicated, creative, and well-organized.

If you possess the necessary experience mentioned below and are interested in a fulfilling career that provides a competitive salary and benefits, we encourage you to reach out to us.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


In the role of Social Worker 2, you will be responsible for creating, executing, and organizing social work and case management programs for inmates at the state correctional institution (SCI) in Waymart under the department of corrections (DOC).

Your duties will involve overseeing discharge planning, community admission, and reentry planning, particularly for mentally ill inmates in SCI-Waymart's intensive care unit (ICU) or rapid treatment unit (RTU).

Additionally, you will provide support for challenging cases across the facility and conduct group and individual sessions with inmates as required, while collaborating with the unit team.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment.
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with 30minute lunch.
  • This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 5
    Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirement:


  • 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:


  • 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:


  • 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 Requirement:


  • You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:


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.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • 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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.


Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.


Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.


Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

  • Eligibility rules apply.
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