This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Salary
$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location
Franklin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS So Mtn Rstrtn
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/6/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
40060
Position Number
Union
SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit
F4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
South Mountain Restoration Center
Worksite Address
10058 South Mountain Road
City
South Mountain, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17261
Contact Name
Tawnyia McKenrick
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Are you ready to support residents and families through meaningful and compassionate service as a Social Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services? At South Mountain Restoration Center, you will help guide individuals through admissions, daily needs, and important life decisions. This role allows you to make a positive impact by providing support, solving problems, and building trusting relationships. Your dedication will help ensure each resident receives the care, attention, and respect they deserve.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides social services to residents by supporting admissions, counseling needs, treatment planning, and discharge processes. The work focuses on communication, coordination, and ensuring residents receive person centered care throughout their stay. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:
Resident Support: Assist residents and families during admissions, provide guidance, and help apply for benefits
Daily Interaction: Assess resident needs, offer counseling, and advocate for personal preferences
Team Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and develop social service goals and interventions
Clinical Documentation: Write assessments and progress notes following professional and policy standards
Discharge Planning: Coordinate discharge needs with the treatment team and outside agencies
Program Participation: Serve on committees, attend meetings, and support facility projects
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
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 and a 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 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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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 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.
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.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.