Early Reach Coordinator (Social Worker 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • York County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Reach Coordinator supports students with disabilities as they prepare to transition from school to employment and needed services. The role provides counseling, coordination, outreach, and collaboration with schools, families, and community partners to help students identify their strengths, explore career possibilities, and plan for meaningful careers. The position serves Adams and Lancaster Counties and is with the Department of Labor and Industry.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Typical hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch; scheduling may be negotiable within a 7.5-hour workday. The role is eligible for an alternate work schedule. Part-time telework may be available after successful completion of the training period, subject to requirements and change. Employees who cannot telework may report to the headquarters office in York or an approved office in the caseload territory.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum experience and training pathways: two years of experience as a Commonwealth Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1, subject to the stated continuous-employment condition; or two years in one of those roles 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 may meet the educational requirements when within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Submit satisfactory criminal history reports required under the Child Protective Services Law, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances following a conditional offer.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information on the application; applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts, with unofficial transcripts accepted.
• For telework, have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide student counseling and guidance to encourage sound decision-making about future goals.
• Connect students with needed community and educational resources.
• Explain available vocational rehabilitation services to students and families.
• Collaborate with school and agency staff to strengthen transition planning.
• Help students gather information and prepare materials for vocational rehabilitation applications.
• Enter and maintain detailed student information in the Commonwealth Workforce Development System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level