School Social Worker

Care Options For Kids; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

CEUs

Referral program

Online clinician community

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is currently hiring a School Social Worker for our Northeast Philadelphia school-based team. The role focuses on supporting students’ emotional, social, and behavioral well-being during daytime hours, collaborating with educators, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated support.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW or higher, is licensed (LCSW), and has experience in school settings, with strong organizational and communication skills to handle confidential

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Active state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Experience working with children or in school-based settings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support student well-being and school success through social work interventions.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and community agencies to coordinate supports.
• Respond to crises and provide coping skills to students.
• Promote social-emotional growth and resilience within the school environment.

Skills

School-based experience

Crisis response

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

MSW or higher

LCSW license

Job description

School Social Worker – School-Based Services

Location: Northeast Philadelphia, PA

Schedule: School-Based | Daytime Hours

Pay: $43-$48/Hour

A Role That Supports Student Well-Being and School Success

At Care Options for Kids, our school-based Social Workers play a vital role in supporting the emotional, social, and behavioral well-being of students. This role is designed for professionals who value collaboration, systems-level impact, and helping students navigate challenges that affect learning and development.

In this position,you’llwork directly with students to build coping skills, support social-emotional growth, and respond to crises as they arise.You’llcollaborate with educators, families, and community agencies to ensure students receive consistent, coordinated support across school and home environments.

Ifyou’rea School Social Worker looking for a school-based role where your clinicalexpertisesupports both individual students and the broader school community, this position was designed with you in mind.

Care Options for Kids Benefits

$40-$44/Hour

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life, LTD, and STD coverage

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) once eligible

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing education units (CEUs)

Referral program

Access to an online community of clinicians and school professionals

Support That Helps You Succeed in Schools

Collaborative school-based team environment

Partnerships with families and outside agencies

Support for crisis intervention planning and response

Ongoing guidance from clinical and school leadership

Resources to support student well-being and school success

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work(MSW) or higher from an accredited program

Active state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Experienceworking with children or in school-based settings

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality

Knowledge of therapy and intervention practices aligned with accepted standards

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance

Care Options for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.