Social Worker 2

About the role

The Social Worker 2 position at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) supports veterans and their spouses at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, providing guidance, encouragement, and services that strengthen quality of life, dignity, confidence, and well‑being while offering opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Care Plan Participation: Join interdisciplinary team meetings, complete documentation, and integrate psychosocial assessments with person‑centered plans.
• Behavioral Support: Conduct behavioral assessments, implement appropriate interventions, and advise staff on behavior‑management strategies.
• Rights and Directives: Review resident rights, assist with advanced directives, investigate grievances, and verify voting status.
• Counseling Services: Provide individual and group counseling, offer crisis support, and guide residents and families through emotional challenges.
• Discharge Coordination: Organize transfers by addressing needs, coordinating with families, arranging services, and ensuring transportation and follow‑up care.
• Policy Compliance: Follow safety rules, support quality‑improvement efforts, use protective equipment, and maintain strong professional relationships.

Work Schedule

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. One shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM), Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Telework is not available.

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (commonwealth titles) with continuous commonwealth employment since September 8 2008.
• Or two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (commonwealth or equivalent Federal title) plus 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 (candidates within three months of graduation will be considered).
• Active license as a Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• Conditional offer of employment requires a medical examination.
• Submission and approval of satisfactory criminal‑history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearance, in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act.