Elementary School Social Worker — Onsite Counseling & Growth

Soliant Health; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Soliant Health in Scranton, PA is seeking a contract school social worker to support elementary students in grades K-4 in emotional support settings. This full-time, onsite role involves collaborating with educators to help students grow academically, behaviorally, and emotionally.

You will provide direct social-emotional interventions, counseling, and family resources while documenting services and participating in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a school social worker aligned with Pennsylvania requirements.
• Experience supporting elementary students in emotional support settings.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social-emotional support to students in grades K-4.
• Conduct individual and small-group counseling for emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and school teams to develop and monitor individualized student support plans.
• Serve as a resource for families and connect them to community-based supports as needed.
• Document services, prepare progress reports, and contribute to IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Promote an inclusive, positive school culture through advocacy, outreach, and staff collaboration.

Skills

School social work licensure

Elementary experience

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Caseload management

Flexibility

Job description

Soliant Health in Scranton, PA is seeking a contract school social worker to support elementary students in grades K-4 in emotional support settings. This full-time, onsite role involves collaborating with educators to help students grow academically, behaviorally, and emotionally.

You will provide direct social-emotional interventions, counseling, and family resources while documenting services and participating in IEP meetings.