Social Worker Supervisor

Are you committed to enhancing the lives of our nation's veterans and their spouses through exceptional social work? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker Supervisor to guide our social services team at the Southeastern Veterans' Center. In this vital position, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive social services, ensuring that our resident veterans and their spouses receive outstanding care and enjoy a fulfilling quality of life. If you are eager to create a significant impact and utilize your social work expertise to support those who have served, this is your chance to lead with intention and effect real change.

In this vital position, you will oversee the planning, management, and execution of a comprehensive array of social services for residents receiving nursing and personal care at the Southeastern Veterans Center. As a Social Worker Supervisor, your responsibilities will include establishing departmental policies and procedures, assigning tasks, setting performance standards, and evaluating employee performance through regular reviews. You will lead a team of social services staff who provide essential counseling and case management services to residents, while also managing all administrative and clerical functions related to admissions, transfers, and discharges.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 1^st shift - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Travel and overtime: As needed
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Social Worker 2 or a Forensic Social Worker 2 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); and a master's degree in social work or social welfare; or
• Three years of professional social work experience, including one year in a consultative, administrative, advisory, or lead work capacity; and a master's degree in social work or social welfare.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be in possession of a valid license as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires at least one year of social work experience in a long term care facility.
• 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.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • 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:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.