Social Worker - North Secure Treatment Unit

THE POSITION

Are you looking to make a stimulating and rewarding career move that utilizes your counseling skills to work with court‑adjudicated youth? Would you like to be the positive change that makes a lasting impact on youth? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), North Central Secure Treatment Unit is seeking a caring and dedicated Social Worker 2.

If you want to make a difference every day by preparing youth for successful transition back to their community, then this role is for you! Apply today!

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As a Social Worker 2, you will coordinate and implement transitional services at North Central Secure Treatment Unit (NCSTU) by ensuring the facility successfully transitions youth back into their community. You will lead the active process of discharge planning, establish a network of community‑based aftercare resources, and conduct follow‑ups after youth leave the Youth Development Center/Youth Forestry Camp (YDC/YFC) system facility.

You will also provide consultative services to other YDC/YFC employees, youth, family members, and community agencies. This role requires thorough understanding of the system goals and objectives as well as a genuine desire to foster secure and therapeutic environments that prepare youth for positive change. In addition, you will counsel treatment groups about transitional issues, attend court hearings as necessary, and escort residents to and from various activities, clinics, and appointments.

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

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 30‑minute lunch, four days per week; and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a 30‑minute lunch, one day per week.
• Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) 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.

Other Requirements:

• You must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Danville, PA.
• 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed,…