Early Intervention Social Worker (Contract)

The Arc Alliance; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc Alliance is seeking an Early Intervention Social Worker for a flexible, part-time contract in Montgomery and Chester Counties, PA. You will coach caregivers, document progress, and help families navigate medical, social, and financial resources while supporting stress management after challenging diagnoses.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience with very young children and hold a valid PA Social Work License.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of experience with very young children.
• Current Pennsylvania Social Work License is required.
• Strong organization, follow-through and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support relationships between individuals receiving services and The Arc Alliance and affiliated agencies.
• Provide coaching within activities and routines of daily living with caregivers.
• Complete session notes per state requirements, documenting progress and practice ideas.
• Participate in state-required trainings (24 hours) and maintain ongoing compliance.
• Assist families in accessing resources and navigating systems (medical, welfare, housing, etc.).
• Support families with coping strategies for recent diagnoses and stressors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Follow-through

Education

PA Social Work License

Job description

# Early Intervention Social Worker - Contract Montgomery and Chester Counties, PA Flexible, Community-Based Role## Why Join Us? Flexible, part-time contract schedule Meaningful, family-centered work Supportive team environment Opportunity to make a lasting impact during early developmental years**Job Duties*** Helps facilitate and foster effective and supportive relationships between individuals receiving services and The Arc Alliance and its affiliated agencies promoting the agency vision and mission* Provides coaching within the activities and routines of daily living with the caregiver;* Completes session notes established by the state that depicts progress, ideas to practice and a description of what was done during the session;* Completes 24 hours of training required by the state (this includes the mandatory trainings as listed in the EI regulations);* Assists families by empowering them to facilitate resources available to their family;* Support families with developing coping strategies for recent diagnosis of child. Provide support for stress and grieving families;* Assist parents and families with maneuvering their way through each of the other agencies and systems, while empowering them to advocate for the needs of their child. Examples include medical assistance, nursing, and other medical supports, behavioral health services, financial resources, recreational activities, daycares, respite care, housing, food and clothing, and other resources as needed.**Physical Requirements:** Frequent communications, (verbal and written), using and understanding testing tools specific to early intervention, frequent sitting, standing and ability to maneuver equipment, visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.## QualificationsMinimum one year of experience with very young children and must have a current Pennsylvania Social Work License. Candidate must possess organization, follow through and communication skills. Knowledge of current welfare, social security and other benefit sources shall be required as well as an acquaintance with all other agencies and their relation to programs and families.**Additional Requirements:*** FBI, Criminal History, and Child Abuse Clearances (at hire and maintained)* Valid PA Driver’s License and reliable transportation* Current automobile insurance (recommended limits: $100,000/$300,000 liability; $100,000 property damage)* Ability to travel within Montgomery, Berks, and Chester Counties* Annual 3-year driving record check