How much do Social Services jobs in Pennsylvania pay?

Based on 35 listings with disclosed salaries, most social services jobs in Pennsylvania pay between $48k–$100k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Social Services jobs are open in Pennsylvania right now?

There are currently 225 open social services positions in Pennsylvania listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Social Services roles in Pennsylvania?

Companies currently hiring include EverTrue, BAYADA Home Health Care, UPMC, Acadia Healthcare, Merakey, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Social Services jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes — 29 of the 225 open social services positions offer remote or hybrid work (10 remote, 19 hybrid).

How do I apply for Social Services jobs in Pennsylvania?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.

Day Program Professional Position Description

Department: Operations Location: Various locations Reports To: Care Team Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company Summary:

Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our “I CARE” core values of the organization – Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

Position Summary:

The Day Program Professional is responsible for ensuring individuals have engaging and person-centered experiences that promote independence, community integration and overall well-being.

Primary Responsibilities:

Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
Implement daily activity schedules including community outings, events, and in-house. programming (arts, crafts, music, sensory activities)
Promote community awareness and inclusion through responsible, courteous behavior.
Ensure health and safety of individuals during program hours, transportation, and community activities.
Provide personal care and support as needed.
Assist individuals with personal finances, maintaining accurate documentation.
Complete and submit incident reports per policy.
Utilize crisis prevention and intervention strategies, using restrictive procedures only as a last resort.
Participate in interdisciplinary planning and carry out goals from individual service plans.
Attend staff meetings and complete required annual training.
Travel to other program locations as needed.

Team Member Expectations:

Must be compliant with company and regulatory policies and procedures.
Preserve and protect the privacy, confidentiality and security of all medical records, proprietary and other confidential information relating to Beacon Specialized Living, its Individuals, Team Members, activities and affiliates, in accordance with all applicable laws (especially HIPAA) and contract terms.
Promote Beacon in a positive manner and lead by example, modeling our core values in everyday

behavior.

Monitors and corrects employee gossip, harassment, favoritism, and other negative social workplace behaviors to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
Understand how to approach and communicate with everyone at all levels.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect while responding to their needs.
Maintain and sustain a safe community environment and workplace.
Apply trauma-Informed Care principals recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledging the role trauma may play in an individual’s life.
Promote trauma-informed care at all levels of the organization and help create a culture that is sensitive to the feelings of our Individuals and avoid responding negatively to stigmas that they will never truly understand.
Follow Beacon’s policies, procedures, and manuals.
Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living, the Department of Human Services (DHS) staff or any other regulatory body during any inspection, investigation or inquiry.
Accept other duties as assigned.

Professional Conduct and Management Effectiveness:

In addition to evaluating your work performance you will be evaluated for the following work behaviors:

Job Knowledge: Depth and breadth of knowledge supporting our organization goals.
Quality of Work: Freedom from errors and mistakes, timeliness. Accuracy, quality of work in general.
Quantity of Work: Work output of the employee.
Reliability: The extent to which the employee can be dependent upon to be available for work, do it properly, and complete it on time. The degree to which the employee is reliable, trustworthy, and persistent.
Initiative and Creativity: The ability to plan work and to go ahead with a task without being told every detail and the ability to make constructive suggestions.
Judgment: The extent to which the employee makes decisions which are sound. Ability to base decisions on fact rather than emotion.
Cooperation: Willingness to work harmoniously with others in getting a job done. Readiness to respond positively to instructions and procedures.
Compliance: Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
Attendance: Faithfulness in coming to work daily and conforming to scheduled work hours.
Planning and Organizing: The ability to analyze work, set goals, develop plans of action, utilize time, and delegate work as appropriate. Consider the amount of supervision required and the extent to which you can trust employees to carry out assignments conscientiously.
Directing and Controlling: The ability to create a motivating climate, achieve teamwork, train, and develop, measure work in progress, and take corrective action.
Decision Making: The ability to make decisions and the quality and timeliness of those decisions.
Problem Solving: The ability to assess a problem, identify options or solutions, formulate a plan, execute the plan, and achieve and sustain positive outcomes.
Embrace, support, and manage the business in accordance with Beacon’s Mission and Core Values.

Education and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must pass criminal background check.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
Lift and transfer up to 50 lbs. using proper body mechanics (6–12 times hourly)
Carry 50 lbs. for at least 20 feet
Climb and descend stairs carrying weight
Bend, crouch, kneel, and change direction frequently
Run 100 ft (1–2 times hourly)
Walk up to one mile
Drive for up to one hour (3–6 times daily)
Stand and sit for extended periods
Push/pull 10 lbs and grasp objects
Maintain 20/40 vision (with or without correction)
Hear normal speech (with or without assistance)
Remain awake and alert for entire shift
A professional demeanor
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Ability to work with little daily supervision

Work Environment:

Day program sites with work, craft, and office areas Community locations (parks, libraries, malls, theaters, etc.) Exposure to bodily fluids and personal care tasks

Work during inclement weather and potential overtime

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Beacon to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Beacon will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work required by the person assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Other job duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the employer at the employer’s sole discretion. This job description may be amended at any time by the employer.

The employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, responsibilities, and duties of the position.

Employee Date

Day Program Professional Position Description

Department: Operations Location: Various locations Reports To: Care Team Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company Summary:

Position Summary:

The Day Program Professional is responsible for ensuring individuals have engaging and person-centered experiences that promote independence, community integration and overall well-being.

Primary Responsibilities:

Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
Implement daily activity schedules including community outings, events, and in-house. programming (arts, crafts, music, sensory activities)
Promote community awareness and inclusion through responsible, courteous behavior.
Ensure health and safety of individuals during program hours, transportation, and community activities.
Provide personal care and support as needed.
Assist individuals with personal finances, maintaining accurate documentation.
Complete and submit incident reports per policy.
Utilize crisis prevention and intervention strategies, using restrictive procedures only as a last resort.
Participate in interdisciplinary planning and carry out goals from individual service plans.
Attend staff meetings and complete required annual training.
Travel to other program locations as needed.

Team Member Expectations:

Must be compliant with company and regulatory policies and procedures.
Preserve and protect the privacy, confidentiality and security of all medical records, proprietary and other confidential information relating to Beacon Specialized Living, its Individuals, Team Members, activities and affiliates, in accordance with all applicable laws (especially HIPAA) and contract terms.
Promote Beacon in a positive manner and lead by example, modeling our core values in everyday

behavior.

Monitors and corrects employee gossip, harassment, favoritism, and other negative social workplace behaviors to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
Understand how to approach and communicate with everyone at all levels.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect while responding to their needs.
Maintain and sustain a safe community environment and workplace.
Apply trauma-Informed Care principals recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledging the role trauma may play in an individual’s life.
Promote trauma-informed care at all levels of the organization and help create a culture that is sensitive to the feelings of our Individuals and avoid responding negatively to stigmas that they will never truly understand.
Follow Beacon’s policies, procedures, and manuals.
Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living, the Department of Human Services (DHS) staff or any other regulatory body during any inspection, investigation or inquiry.
Accept other duties as assigned.

Professional Conduct and Management Effectiveness:

In addition to evaluating your work performance you will be evaluated for the following work behaviors:

Job Knowledge: Depth and breadth of knowledge supporting our organization goals.
Quality of Work: Freedom from errors and mistakes, timeliness. Accuracy, quality of work in general.
Quantity of Work: Work output of the employee.
Reliability: The extent to which the employee can be dependent upon to be available for work, do it properly, and complete it on time. The degree to which the employee is reliable, trustworthy, and persistent.
Initiative and Creativity: The ability to plan work and to go ahead with a task without being told every detail and the ability to make constructive suggestions.
Judgment: The extent to which the employee makes decisions which are sound. Ability to base decisions on fact rather than emotion.
Cooperation: Willingness to work harmoniously with others in getting a job done. Readiness to respond positively to instructions and procedures.
Compliance: Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
Attendance: Faithfulness in coming to work daily and conforming to scheduled work hours.
Planning and Organizing: The ability to analyze work, set goals, develop plans of action, utilize time, and delegate work as appropriate. Consider the amount of supervision required and the extent to which you can trust employees to carry out assignments conscientiously.
Directing and Controlling: The ability to create a motivating climate, achieve teamwork, train, and develop, measure work in progress, and take corrective action.
Decision Making: The ability to make decisions and the quality and timeliness of those decisions.
Problem Solving: The ability to assess a problem, identify options or solutions, formulate a plan, execute the plan, and achieve and sustain positive outcomes.
Embrace, support, and manage the business in accordance with Beacon’s Mission and Core Values.

Education and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must pass criminal background check.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
Lift and transfer up to 50 lbs. using proper body mechanics (6–12 times hourly)
Carry 50 lbs. for at least 20 feet
Climb and descend stairs carrying weight
Bend, crouch, kneel, and change direction frequently
Run 100 ft (1–2 times hourly)
Walk up to one mile
Drive for up to one hour (3–6 times daily)
Stand and sit for extended periods
Push/pull 10 lbs and grasp objects
Maintain 20/40 vision (with or without correction)
Hear normal speech (with or without assistance)
Remain awake and alert for entire shift
A professional demeanor
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Ability to work with little daily supervision

Work Environment:

Day program sites with work, craft, and office areas Community locations (parks, libraries, malls, theaters, etc.) Exposure to bodily fluids and personal care tasks

Work during inclement weather and potential overtime

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties:

AAP/EEO Statement:

The employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, responsibilities, and duties of the position.

Employee Date

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Direct Support Professional

Telehealth Physicians-Care Delivery

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Laundry Attendant

Chauffeur - Non-DOT- Luther Crest, Casual

Dance Movement Therapist - Outpatient Services

PRN Treatment Support Technician - Lighthouse for Women

Therapist - Moffett House

Registered Nurse - Hospice - PRN - Flexible Schedule - Dayshift

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Learning & Development Specialist

Social Media Intern (Summer)

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

Grant Family Navigator

Assistant Teacher-Cranberry CDC

Community Outreach Representative

Behavioral Health Navigator I - UPMC Horizon

Professional Staff Nurse, OP

Nurse Practitioner

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Services jobs in Pennsylvania pay?

How many Social Services jobs are open in Pennsylvania right now?

Which companies are hiring for Social Services roles in Pennsylvania?

Are there remote or hybrid Social Services jobs in Pennsylvania?

How do I apply for Social Services jobs in Pennsylvania?

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