Social Worker 2

Salary : $59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location : Allegheny County, PA

Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : CS-2025-35580-40070

Department : Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division : MV Comdnts Off Swvc

Opening Date : 10 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Code : 40070

Position Number : 00248253

Union : SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit : F4

Pay Group : ST07

Bureau / Division Code : 00134900

Bureau / Division : Southwestern Veterans' Center

Worksite Address : 7060 Highland Drive

City : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code : 15206

Contact Name : Natalie Fewell

Contact Phone : 412.665.6706

Contact Email : nfewell@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a great opportunity to utilize your knowledge and training help make a positive difference in the lives of others? Do you want to come to work each day knowing you will help veterans and their spouses experience personal growth? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Southwestern Veterans' Center, is seeking a hard working, passionate, and caring Social Worker to complete our team. If you want to work with a collaborative team dedicated to serving the proud people who have served our country, then this is the job for you!

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

As a Social Worker 2, you will provide a full range of professional social services and support for residents, clients, and resident representatives to plan, provide, and coordinate essential social services. As a member of an interdisciplinary care plan team, you will attend meetings, maintain accurate and complete written documentation, complete admissions, quarterly, and annual resident assessments, and develop person-centered plans of care. This role requires the ability to provide counselling services that will support residents and help them overcome behavioral and psychosocial obstacles. In addition, you will coordinate discharge planning and transfers, as well as offer consultation and education to other disciplines in developing behavioral management programs.

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 : 30 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• 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 :

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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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.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience / training / certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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Do you possess a valid license as a Licensed Social Worker or Clinical Licensed Social Worker issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors?

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list your Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license number and expiration date below.If you answered "no" to the previous question, type N / A in the text box below.

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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Social Worker 1 or a Forensic Social Worker 1 for two or more years full-time?

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

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Do you possess a conferred master's degree or higher in social work or social welfare, or are you within 3 months of completing a master's degree or higher in social work or social welfare?If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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If you do not have a conferred master's degree in social work or social welfare, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N / A in the text box if this does not apply.

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Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare?If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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If you do not have a conferred bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N / A in the text box if this does not apply.

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Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional experience providing direct public or private social work services?

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

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