Long Term Social Worker - Anticipated

SUBSTITUTES; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

State College Area School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Social Worker to support students' emotional, mental, and physical well-being. The role collaborates with the Home School Visitor and SAIP teams, conducts home visits, and may attend court for attendance-related matters.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work; licensure as a Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker is preferred, and Home School Visitor Certification (or pursuit) is encouraged. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work required.
• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• Home School Visitor Certification preferred (or actively seeking).
• Other similar certifications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support students and advocate for their emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
• Collaborate with Home School Visitor to uphold Compulsory Attendance Laws for high school students.
• Counsel students, connect at-risk youth with resources, and conduct home visits for additional support.
• Participate with school teams on SAIP and attend court when attendance offenses are filed.

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker Long Term Substitute - Anticipated

State College Area School District is looking for a Long-Term Substitute Social Worker.

This temporary position is expected to begin in April 2027 and tentatively end at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.

The social worker will be responsible for supporting students and advocating for their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. In addition, this position will work closely with the District's Home School Visitor in supporting and upholding the Compulsory Attendance Laws for high school-age students. Duties include counseling students, connecting at-risk youth with helpful resources, conducting home visits to provide additional support, collaborating with school teams on School Attendance Improvement Plans (SAIP), and attending court when attendance offenses are filed.

Master's in Social Work required. A Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker is preferred. Home School Visitor Certification (or actively seeking) preferred. Other similar certifications will be considered.

The State College Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 240 Villa Crest Dr
• State College, Pennsylvania 16801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]