Licensed Social Worker

Harrisburg School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg School District seeks a licensed school social worker to support students, improve attendance, and connect families with services.

The role collaborates with administrators, counselors, teachers, social services, and health personnel to address student needs, safety, and legal requirements. This position emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and commitment to urban education.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA Social Work license and provide documentation.
• Experience in urban school settings is preferred.
• Ability to work with students, professionals, and families on a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support students and coordinate services to facilitate attendance and education access.
• Act as licensed resource for school personnel regarding student needs and laws.
• Implement case management and counseling; monitor progress and referrals.
• Provide families with information and coordinate community resources.
• Coordinate with agencies to assist homeless students and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Licensed Social Worker

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Bilingual preferred

Human services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

To support the needs of the student population and facilitate their regular attendance and access appropriate education. To coordinate regularly offered student-related events and work with assigned student organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a licensed resource to school-based administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, social services and health services personnel regarding students. Interprets and provides guidance on student needs including attendance, personal and family matters, academics, policies and laws and recordkeeping requirements relating to students. Conducts training for school staff on laws relating to the student population and recommends strategies for supporting the needs of these students.
• Implements case management services (including individual and group counseling). Monitors student and family progress and status and makes visits to living areas/shelters to assess the family environment. Collaborates with school staff to develop interventions for students and develops individualized service plans. Makes referrals to other professional staff members and community agencies as needed.
• Provides families with information related to the needs of their child and acts as a resource to parents/guardians by providing family support activities and communicating about available services.
• Serves as a licensed liaison between schools and agencies and facilities such as homeless shelters, social services, court services, and the police department to coordinate assistance for homeless students.
• Maintains current knowledge of all legal requirements for providing services to students identified through professional development and review of updates and information provided through the state and federal Departments of Education. Monitors compliance with all laws, regulations, guidelines, District policy and procedures related to students identified as homeless.

Minimum Qualifications

• All applicants must possess a PA License in Social Work, and haveat least a Bachelor's Degree in Social Worker or related field, Master's Degree preferred; bi-lingual capabilities are preferred, but are not mandatory; a minimum of three (3) years of human service experience; good oral and written communication skills; experience in urban school setting preferred; ability to work with students, professionals and parents/guardians on a flexible schedule; knowledge of community agencies and resources; and possess a reliable form of transportation.

Salary

In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement

Work Contract

In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement

Required Documents

Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and FBI Fingerprint Clearances as required by PA School Code at time of hire.