Health Service Social Worker 2 (General)

About the role

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits - We Care About Your Well-being. The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer. Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of counseling, referral and/or placement assignments related to services to the intellectually disabled or services to adults and the aging or to clients of a health center which includes client orientation with the facility and services such as family planning, pre natal care and HIV/AIDS as appropriate.
• Provides advisory and interpretive services to defined client populations, agency officials and superiors within the specialized areas.
• Work includes performing casework activities, assessing client and family needs, developing an appropriate service plan, developing and implementing group activities, providing ongoing counseling and referral services, and/or determining the appropriate placement actions.
• Maintains contact with individuals, their families, representatives of professional and community groups, and the general public as a significant aspect of the work.
• Work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three years of social work experience in a health center or direct patient care environment, which has included one year above the trainee level.
• Note: A Master's Degree in Social Work may be substituted for two years of social work experience for the above specialties (this note does not apply to career advancement or in‑position promotions).
• Certificate: Candidates must possess, at the time of appointment or secure within six (6) months after appointment, and maintain during tenure of employment a certificate that verifies successful.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and benefits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
• Impact – work that matters to millions.
• Growth – opportunity to grow with a growing city.
• Diversity & Inclusion – a workplace where everyone belongs.