School-Based Social Worker | Scranton, Pennsylvania

ProCare Therapy; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Part-time hours

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a part-time School Social Worker to support K-12 students within a school setting. The role features a manageable caseload and direct social-emotional support during the school year.

You will provide individual and small group counseling, develop intervention plans, and collaborate with families and school staff to enhance student well-being and academic performance.

Qualifications

• Must hold the appropriate credentials for School Social Work.
• Experience working with school-aged children (K-12) highly preferred.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills with individuals and small groups.
• Ability to build trust and productive relationships with students, families, and educators.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group counseling sessions tailored to students' needs.
• Address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to support well-being and academics.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation.
• Serve as a supportive resource within the school community.

Skills

Credentials for School Social Work

Experience with school-aged children

Communication and advocacy

Relationship building with students/f

Education

School Social Work credentials

Job description

Make a meaningful impact by supporting K-12 students as a dedicated social worker in an educational environment. This part-time contract position offers the opportunity to work directly with a manageable caseload of 20 students, providing essential social-emotional support and guidance during the school year.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Must hold the appropriate credentials for School Social Work
• Experience working with school-aged children (K-12) highly preferred
• Strong communication and advocacy skills in both individual and small group settings
• Ability to build trust, rapport, and productive relationships with students, families, and educators
• Knowledge of relevant laws, resources, and intervention strategies for school-based social work

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small group counseling sessions tailored to students unique needs
• Address a range of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans
• Collaborate with school staff and families to enhance student well-being and academic performance
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation
• Serve as a supportive, empathetic resource within the school community

Benefits and Perks:

• Flexible schedulingchoose your preferred weekday
• Part-time hours: one day per week (7:45AM - 2:30PM)
• Opportunity to focus on a manageable caseload allowing for meaningful, individualized student support
• Experience working across elementary, middle, and high school levels
• Gain valuable experience in a welcoming, student-focused environment