Flexible Part-Time School Social Worker | K-12 Impact

The Stepping Stones Group; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Continuing education resources

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a part-time School-Based Social Worker to support K-12 students on a flexible weekly schedule. This on-site role focuses on direct and indirect social work services for students facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, coordinating with families, schools, and community providers.

Responsibilities include short-term counseling, teaching coping skills, and helping teachers implement behavior support plans.

Qualifications

• Active LMSW or LCSW license is required.
• Pennsylvania State school social worker certification required.
• Qualified to work in a K-12 setting.
• Experience providing counseling and behavioral or social-emotional support to children or adolescents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must complete required state clearances and background checks.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect social work services to students with social, emotional, or behavioral needs impacting school performance.
• Provide short-term individual and group counseling.
• Teach social skills, anger management, stress reduction, and coping skills.
• Support students with mental health and learning challenges.
• Respond to crises with calm, actionable guidance.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents on behavior plans across settings.
• Develop prevention programs and crisis intervention plans.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, teachers, and community providers.

Skills

Active LMSW/LCSW license

PA school social worker certification

K-12 eligibility

Counseling experience

Strong communication

State clearances & background checks

Authorization to work in the United St

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a part-time School-Based Social Worker to support K-12 students on a flexible weekly schedule. This on-site role focuses on direct and indirect social work services for students facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, coordinating with families, schools, and community providers.

Responsibilities include short-term counseling, teaching coping skills, and helping teachers implement behavior support plans.