Early Reach Coordinator (Social Worker 2)

Turn your passion for advocacy and student success into a meaningful career as an Early Reach Coordinator with the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. This position gives you the opportunity to work directly with students with disabilities and help them explore future employment possibilities. Every interaction can support growth, independence, and long‑term success. Join a team dedicated to empowering the next generation of workers. This position provides coverage in Cambria, Indiana, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties. This position supports students with disabilities as they prepare to move from school into employment and vocational rehabilitation services. The role involves counseling, advocacy, community outreach, resource coordination, and collaboration with schools, families, and service providers. As an Early Reach Coordinator, you will perform the following duties: Student Counseling: Provide vocational counseling, guidance, referrals, and advocacy services that support successful transitions to employment Needs Assessment: Gather and evaluate educational, medical, vocational, and personal information to identify student service needs and goals Resource Coordination: Connect students and families with community agencies, educational programs, and disability‑related services that support future success School Partnerships: Collaborate with educators, agency staff, and families to develop plans and strengthen transition services for students with disabilities Application Support: Assist with rehabilitation service applications, compile required documentation, and prepare information for eligibility determinations Public Outreach: Deliver presentations, participate in meetings and events, and promote awareness of vocational rehabilitation services within the community 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 hours per week, Monday - Friday Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30‑minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable within a 7.5 hour work day. The position is eligible for AWS (alternate work schedule). Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Johnstown or an approved office in the caseload territory. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) (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 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. 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: 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. 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 and click on Veterans. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania