Social Worker (Regular Part-Time) (Grant Funded)

Westmoreland County Community College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, PA is seeking a Social Worker (Regular Part-Time) funded by a grant. The position reports to the Counselors Department within the Division of Student Success and serves all campus centers.

The social worker provides individual and group support, links students to campus and community resources, and delivers workshops to promote student wellbeing and success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology required.
• Demonstrated knowledge coordinating social services.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clearances (PA Child History, PA Criminal Record, FBI) required prior to hire.
• Experience in educational setting preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between students and college/community resources.
• Provide individual or group social work services and workshops.
• Serve as main contact for college and community social services.
• Provide crisis intervention for students in distress.
• Participate as a CARE Team member and support wrap-around services.
• Complete reports for the Director of Student Success.
• Work in accordance with College policies and procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Community liaison

Organization

Diversity & inclusion

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Job description

Social Worker (Regular Part-Time) (Grant Funded)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Social Worker (Regular Part-Time) (Grant Funded)

Division

Division Student Success(DIV)

Department

Department Counselors

Job Description

The primary function of the Social Worker is to serve as a liaison between Westmoreland students and college and community resources. This individual utilizes professional training and experiences to provide support services and workshops to the entire student body, including those at all Center locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Utilizes professional social work skills with students on either an individual or group basis.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of the specific college policies, procedures, and practices applicable to student support services and to the responsibilities of the position.
• Executes assigned ongoing responsibilities in the Student Success functional area on a timely basis.
• Serve as the main contact for college and community social services.
• Provides crisis intervention for students in distress.
• Serves as a member of the CARE Team
• Finds opportunities to enhance knowledge/skills related to diversity, equity and inclusion and put that knowledge into practice.
• Assesses students’ needs to develop and implement passive and active programming, including workshops, for students.
• Takes a holistic approach to ensure students are receiving wrap-around services
• Establishes and maintains open communication with students and faculty.
• Serves as a resource to faculty and staff in matters concerning student support services.
• Oversees the Emergency Assistance fund.
• Completes reports required by the Director of Student Success.
• Perform job duties in accordance with College policies and procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations.
• Enhance professional knowledge by keeping current with emerging practices; monitor developing trends; integrate new technologies as applicable.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Travel as needed to Education Centers.
• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology required.

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated knowledge of coordinating social services and related activities required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

CLEARANCES

The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Related experience working in an educational setting is preferred.
• Related work experience in higher education is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional bending
• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.
• Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

Salary $29.38/hour

Schedule Days/Hours

Schedule Days/Hours Monday - Hours Vary 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Possible Evenings, Tuesday - Hours Vary 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Possible Evenings, Wednesday - Hours Vary 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Possible Evenings, Thursday - Hours Vary 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Possible Evenings, Friday - Hours Vary 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Possible Evenings, Saturday - Possible Weekends

Posting Number

Posting Number S-2023-265-P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 06/30/2027

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/24/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology which is required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license which is required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have related work experience in an educational setting which is preferred for the position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have related work experience in higher education which is preferred for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.