Social Worker 2

THE POSITION

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker 2 to join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). In this pivotal role, you will provide essential support and resources to military members, veterans, and their families, ensuring they receive the social services they need. Join the dedicated team at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home where we proudly come to work each day excited to take care of true American heroes!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will assess clients' needs, develop tailored service plans, and deliver direct interventions to improve their overall well-being. You will act as an advocate for those you serve, working collaboratively with various agencies to connect clients with necessary resources and programs.

Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary care plan team, where you will engage in meetings and ensure that all documentation is thorough and accurate. Delivering direct social work services to residents facing behavioral and psychosocial challenges. This involves arranging or providing behavior management services tailored to meet the emotional and behavioral needs of residents, conducting behavioral assessments, and implementing person-centered interventions for those requiring specialized support.

You will also play a key role in educating residents about their rights, assisting with advanced directives for healthcare, investigating grievances, and discussing voting status with residents. Furthermore, you will provide counseling to residents and their families, either individually or in groups, utilizing various therapeutic approaches such as supportive counseling, grief counseling, family therapy, crisis intervention, and behavior modification to help them identify challenges and explore strategies for enhancing their personal and social functioning.

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-hour work 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 :

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirement :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

Veterans :

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

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.