School-Based Social Worker (LSW) – Student Wellbeing & Support

Interim HealthCare - Blakely, PA; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

Accrued PTO

Weekly pay via Direct Deposit or Paper

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of NEPA is seeking a Licensed School Social Worker (LSW) to support Lackawanna County Schools on a school-based assignment. The role involves assessing student needs, providing individual and group counseling, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote student well-being.

The position offers weekday school hours, potential health insurance after 90 days, and accrued PTO.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) through the state of Pennsylvania; required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work; required.
• PK-12 School Social Worker Educational Specialist certificate; preferred.
• Willing to undergo pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of student functioning, developmental history, family and community structure, interpersonal relationships, adaptive behavior, and cultural factors that may influence learning.
• Use student, family, school, and community assessment to develop appropriate interventions to improve student learning.
• Develop intervention plans consistent with School Social Worker guidelines to meet student needs, strengths, social and cognitive functioning, and cultural experiences.
• Assist in the planning of therapeutic, remedial, and behavioral modification activities provided by the educational agency.
• Provide crisis and emergency assistance including support to students in need and participation in threat assessment and related initiatives.
• Provide direct interventions to students, including individual and group therapy, counseling, and educational and informational programs.
• Consult and collaborate with educational agency personnel, parents, and community resources in areas that impact student learning (e.g., mental health, behavior management, school safety, diversity, crisis management, bullying prevention, child abuse, and neglect).

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with educators

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – PA

PK-12 School Social Worker Educational Specialist certificate; preferred

Job description

Interim HealthCare of NEPA is seeking a Licensed School Social Worker (LSW) to support Lackawanna County Schools on a school-based assignment. The role involves assessing student needs, providing individual and group counseling, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote student well-being.

The position offers weekday school hours, potential health insurance after 90 days, and accrued PTO.