Social Worker 2 - North Central Secure Treatment Unit

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Montour County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services as a Social Worker 2 and help young people build stronger futures! This role gives you the chance to guide youth through important transitions and support their success after leaving the facility. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to positive change and long-term stability for every resident. Make a meaningful impact by helping youth reconnect with their communities. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference! This position focuses on leading transitional services that help youth successfully return to their communities. It involves planning, coordination, and guidance that support safety, growth, and long-term stability.

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)
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
Two years of professional experience providing direct public or private social work services, and a bachelor’s degree in social work or social welfare
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.
You must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Danville, PA.
You must meet the PA residency requirement.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop plans that support youth as they prepare to return to their communities
Maintain a secure environment through supervision and preventive action
Work with families, probation officers, and facility staff to support aftercare goals
Build connections with community programs that help youth access important services
Record assessments, updates, and reports that outline resident progress
Provide individual and group guidance to help residents build positive habits