Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs

All applications will be accepted from 7/8/2024 to 7/11/2025.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• *Impact *- The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

General Job Description: This is training level work developing the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform social services work. An employee in this class functions in a training capacity receiving instruction in the principles, practices, procedures and application of social services work methods and techniques. Work includes exposure to the variety of counseling, referral, placement and/or adoptive functions required to provide services to children and youth, services to adults and aging, services to individuals with mental illness and/or with intellectual disabilities, services for family medical care and/or for correctional rehabilitation. As the training period progresses, the employee performs increasingly difficult and responsible work. Contact with individuals, their families, representatives of various private and public welfare agencies, representatives of professional and community groups, and the general public is a significant aspect of the work.

The Requirements are as follows:

 EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree program in social work, social services, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, behavioral health, public health, human services, human or child development, education or a closely related field at an accredited college or university.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE BILINGUAL SPECIALTY

Send certifications or transcripts for review to: Eric Meyers

Email: eric.meyers@phila.gov

The City of Philadelphia is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.  Learn more at

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov