Reference #: 4508289 THE POSITION Do you have a passion for ensuring all individuals receive the proper support for where they are in their lives? Are you able to lead a great team of workers? Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a hardworking, compassionate, and caring person looking for a great opportunity to utilize their experience and training in the field of social services. This position comes with the responsibility of managing and supervising the department by utilizing independent judgment in planning, directing, controlling, and implementing programs suitable to the needs of individual consumers. Join us in helping some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens to lead their best lives!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Social Worker Manager, you must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide social work services appropriate to the ages served. You must also possess a knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify requirements relative to age-specific needs; and ensure suitable social work programming, interventions, and services are being provided to the consumers of Wernersville State Hospital.

Additional duties include the responsibility for developing and implementing quality and appropriately monitoring of all psychosocial assessments and discharge planning. You work effectively in cross-cultural situations as evidenced by demonstrating the ability to value diversity. In addition, you must understand the dynamics of differences and incorporate knowledge about culture into the adaptation of programming, interventions, and services as appropriate.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Overtime and travel as needed FREE PARKING! Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience as a Social Worker Supervisor (Must have been employed in a Commonwealth Social Worker job title on September 8, 2008 with continuous Commonwealth employment); or One year of experience as a Social Worker Supervisor and a master's degree in social work or social welfare; or Four years of professional social work experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and a master's degree in social work or social welfare. Other Requirements:

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 t e 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. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

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.