Social Worker 1 - Wernersville State Hospital

Salary $51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually Location Berks County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-49124-40060 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Wernersville St Hosp Opening Date 05/07/2026 Closing Date 5/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 40060 Position Number 00106702 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00210781 Bureau / Division Wernersville State Hospital Worksite Address 160 Main Street City Wernersville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19565 Contact Name Talent Management Section Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov THE POSITION As a Social Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services, Wernersville State Hospital, you will help individuals navigate important steps in their treatment and recovery. This position lets you use your skills to encourage progress, promote independence, and strengthen support systems. Your work will have a lasting effect on the lives of consumers and their families. Join a team that values empathy, teamwork, and hope. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides professional social work services to support consumers with mental health needs and to guide their treatment, planning, and continuity of care. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties: Consumer Support: Provide age appropriate and culturally sensitive services that meet individual needs Resource Coordination: Link consumers with community systems, benefits, identification documents, and supportive programs Treatment Participation: Contribute information to treatment teams, complete assessments, and support discharge planning Regulation Compliance: Interpret and follow federal, state, and departmental regulations related to documentation and service delivery Family Communication: Establish connections with families, county liaisons, and community providers to support continuity of care Case Documentation: Prepare notes, reports, and updates to support treatment goals and maintain consistent care Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs. Overtime and travel 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. FREE parking You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's or 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. 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 Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening. 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and Required Preferred Job Industries Other