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Early Reach Coordinator (Social Worker 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

York, PA · HybridFull-time$61–92K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$61–92K/yr
Location
York, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Early Reach Coordinator supports students with disabilities as they transition from school to employment and needed services. The role provides counseling, coordinates resources, shares vocational rehabilitation information, and collaborates with schools, families, and community partners. The position serves Adams and Lancaster Counties, with part-time telework potentially available after successful completion of training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Student CounselingService CoordinationInformation SharingTransition PlanningApplication AssistanceRecord Management

Qualifications

Social Worker 1 Experience or EquivalentBachelor's in Social Work or Social WelfareProfessional Social Work ExperienceMaster's in Social Work or Social WelfarePA ResidencyCriminal History Clearances

Full job description

Salary $60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually Location York County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61069-40070 Department Department of Labor & Industry Division LI BVRS York Dstr Off Opening Date 10/21/2026 Closing Date 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 40070 Position Number 00035435 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST07 Bureau / Division Code 00126220 Bureau / Division Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - York District Office Worksite Address 2550 Kingston Rd Worksite Address Suite101 City York, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17402 Contact Name Moureen Gunyanyi Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION As an Early Reach Coordinator with the Department of Labor and Industry, you help students discover their strengths and plan for meaningful careers. Your efforts inspire young people with disabilities to imagine new possibilities and take their next steps with confidence. You work closely with schools and families to support smooth transitions. This position lets you make a direct and lasting impact. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports students with disabilities as they prepare for the transition from school to employment and needed services. The work involves counseling, coordination, outreach, and collaboration with schools, families, and community partners. As a Early Reach Coordinator, you will perform the following duties: 1. Student Counseling: Provide guidance that encourages strong decision making about future goals 2. Service Coordination: Connect students with needed community and educational resources 3. Information Sharing: Explain available vocational rehabilitation services to students and families 4. Collaboration Support: Work with school and agency staff to strengthen transition planning 5. Application Assistance: Help students gather information and prepare materials for vocational rehabilitation applications 6. Record Management: Enter and maintain detailed student information in the Commonwealth Workforce Development System Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 2. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch but may be negotiable within a 7.5 hour work day. The position is eligible for AWS (alternate work schedule). 3. This position will serve Adams and Lancaster Counties 4. 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 York 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. 5. **Salary:**Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes). 6. 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: 1. Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (Commonwealth title) (must have been employed in a commonwealth social worker job title on September 8, 2008, with continuous commonwealth employment) (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by t e Office of Administration); or 2. 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 3. 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 4. A master's degree in social work or social welfare. 5. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: 1. 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. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. {=html} 1. 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, ... 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,131 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$61–92K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$59–78K/yr21 salary ranges
  • US median$66–93K/yr892 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $76K, is 11% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($68K) — in the middle half of Social Worker salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 113 open Social Worker jobs in Pennsylvania and 3,131 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,568 postings).
Education
2,078 of the 3,131 open Social Worker jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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