Job order closes 11/6/26 11:59 pm Eastern
Salary $53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location Montour County, PA
Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number CS-2026-61174-40060
Department Department of Human Services
Division HS Danville St Hosp
Opening Date 10/23/2026
Closing Date 11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code 40060
Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit F4
Pay Group ST06
Bureau / Division Code 00210872
Bureau / Division Danville State Hospital
Worksite Address 50 Kirkbride Drive Danville, Pennsylvania 17821
Contact Name Talent Management Section
Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
THE POSITION
As a Social Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you will play an important role in supporting patient care at Danville State Hospital. This position gives you the opportunity to use your skills to understand patient needs, provide counseling, and guide treatment goals. Your work will help build stronger connections among patients, families, and care teams. Step into a role where your dedication, compassion, and teamwork help people move toward stability and recovery.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides social work services that support patient care, treatment planning, and ongoing communication across the hospital. It requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to guide patients and families through important treatment steps. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:
Patient Services: Provide social work support for a unit of approximately 30 patients, including newly admitted individuals and transfers
Treatment Planning: Complete social histories, update assessments, participate in interdisciplinary treatment conferences, and assist with discharge planning
Therapeutic Support: Provide individual, group, and family counseling, and serve as a liaison to families and community agencies
Communication Duties: Share information with staff, communicate changes in patient status, and support continuity of care
Property and Financial Guidance: Assist patients with property management, arrange transportation to financial institutions, and explain financial competency rights and legal procedures
Skill Development: Attend training and conferences to maintain and improve professional skills
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the
position description
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
Travel as needed
Free parking
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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 thePA 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 a 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
... For full info follow application link.
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.
