Social Worker 2 - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cumberland County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides social work and case management services that support inmate well-being and reentry preparation at SCI Camp Hill. As a Social Worker 2, you will perform the following duties: Program Coordination: Coordinate social service programs and provide counseling, crisis support, and guidance to inmates and families. Caseload Management: Maintain records, prepare reports, and communicate with staff and agencies to support case management. Reentry Planning: Assist with parole preparation, facilitate reentry groups, and coordinate community transition plans. Continuity Of Care: Provide follow-up services for inmates placed in the community to support ongoing success. Policy Application: Apply federal, state, and departmental policies and procedures to daily social work activities. Complaint Review: Investigate concerns or allegations and verify related information with appropriate resources.

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.
• Must obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within two months of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment in the job.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social service programs and provide counseling, crisis support, and guidance to inmates and families
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and communicate with staff and agencies to support case management
• Assist with parole preparation, facilitate reentry groups, and coordinate community transition plans
• Provide follow-up services for inmates placed in the community to support ongoing success
• Apply federal, state, and departmental policies and procedures to daily social work activities
• Investigate concerns or allegations and verify related information with appropriate resources

What This Job Offers

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