School Social Worker (2 Openings Available!)

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 55,809 - 68,212; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Life Insurance at No Cost

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Income Protection

PSERS retirement

Lincoln Health and Wellness Center

Job summary

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 in Pennsylvania seeks a School Social Worker to enhance students' educational progress through counseling, assessment, consultation, and collaboration with families and staff as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must meet PA School Social Worker Educational Specialist Certificate or hold an emergency permit with PDE-approved preparation and a current LSW or LCSW license. The role is full-time (190 days/year) with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• The School Social Worker will provide counseling, instruction, consultation, collaboration, assessments and monitoring services for LIU and/or district designated students, their families and the staff who support them.
• The School Social Worker will help students benefit from their educational program.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, instruction, consultation, collaboration and assessments.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support students, families, and staff.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PA School Social Worker Educational Specialist Certificate

LSW or LCSW license (current)

Job description

Overview

The School Social Worker will work to enhance students' educational progress. This person will provide counseling, instruction, consultation, collaboration, assessments and monitoring services for LIU and/or district designated students, their families and the staff who support them. The School Social Worker will help students benefit from their educational program. The services of the School Social Worker are delivered as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Effective August 1, 2026, all individuals employed as a School Social Worker must meet one of the following:

• Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania School Social Worker Educational Specialist Certificate OR


• Work under an emergency permit and be willing to enroll in a PDE-approved School Social Worker preparation program AND Hold a current LSW or LCSW license.

To obtain certification after August 1, 2026: candidates must successfully complete an approved School Social Worker preparation program through a college or university and apply for certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

Terms

Full-time, 190 days/year

Salary Schedule

• Bachelor\'s Degree starting minimum: $62,011.15 plus excellent benefits*


• Master\'s Degree starting minimum: (up to 44 credits) $66,511.15 plus excellent benefits*

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical insurance available for a nominal premium, plus free dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.


• Life Insurance at No Cost: All full-time professional staff receive a $45,000 life insurance policy at no cost.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for employees and dependents, including three counseling sessions per person, per year.


• Income Protection: Short-term and long-term disability coverage available.


• Retirement Benefits: Participation in the Public School Employees\' Retirement System (PSERS).


• Exclusive Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center: Available to employees and covered family members (age 2+). No copays or deductibles for services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan. Learn more: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/