Social Worker in Scranton, PA

Soliant Health; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Soliant Health in Scranton, PA is seeking a contract school social worker to support elementary students in grades K-4 in emotional support settings. This full-time, onsite role involves collaborating with educators to help students grow academically, behaviorally, and emotionally.

You will provide direct social-emotional interventions, counseling, and family resources while documenting services and participating in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a school social worker aligned with Pennsylvania requirements.
• Experience supporting elementary students in emotional support settings.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social-emotional support to students in grades K-4.
• Conduct individual and small-group counseling for emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and school teams to develop and monitor individualized student support plans.
• Serve as a resource for families and connect them to community-based supports as needed.
• Document services, prepare progress reports, and contribute to IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Promote an inclusive, positive school culture through advocacy, outreach, and staff collaboration.

Skills

School social work licensure

Elementary experience

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Caseload management

Flexibility

Job description

Make a meaningful impact supporting the wellbeing of elementary students as a contract social worker in a vibrant educational environment. This full-time, onsite position offers the chance to collaborate with dedicated educators to help students in grades K-4 within emotional support settings. Work closely with children, families, and school staff to foster students' academic, behavioral, and emotional growth, all while developing your professional skills in a supportive community.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Valid licensure as a school social worker, with current credentials aligned with Pennsylvania requirements
• Demonstrated experience supporting elementary students, especially those receiving emotional support services
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to partner effectively with teachers, administrators, and families
• A compassionate, student-centered approach to empowerment and advocacy
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain meticulous documentation as required for school settings
• Flexibility and problem-solving ability in a dynamic day-to-day school environment

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing direct social-emotional support and interventions to students in grades K-4
• Conducting individual and small-group counseling for students with emotional and behavioral needs
• Collaborating with teachers and school teams to develop and monitor individualized student support plans
• Serving as a resource for families and connecting them to community-based supports as needed
• Documenting services, preparing progress reports, and contributing to IEP meetings as appropriate
• Promoting an inclusive, positive school culture through advocacy, outreach, and staff collaboration

This assignment runs from now through June 9, 2027, providing a stable, rewarding opportunity to truly make a difference in young lives.