Student Well-Being Advocate & Learning Support

Sylvania; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a School Social Worker to provide comprehensive support to students, families, and school staff in the Altoona Area School District. The role focuses on addressing social, emotional, and environmental needs to promote well-being and successful engagement in education.

The position involves assessments, developing interventions, counseling, and case management, with collaboration across staff, families, and community agencies to remove barriers to learning and foster a

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Current Pennsylvania LSW or LCSW required.
• Pennsylvania School Social Worker PK-12 Educational Specialist Certificate required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children preferred; experience as a Social Worker working with children given preference.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to students, families, and school staff to address social, emotional, and environmental needs.
• Conduct assessments and develop interventions.
• Provide counseling and case management.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and community agencies to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

3+ years experience with children

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

PA LSW or LCSW

PA School Social Worker PK-12 Specialist Certificate

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a School Social Worker to provide comprehensive support to students, families, and school staff in the Altoona Area School District. The role focuses on addressing social, emotional, and environmental needs to promote well-being and successful engagement in education.

The position involves assessments, developing interventions, counseling, and case management, with collaboration across staff, families, and community agencies to remove barriers to learning and foster a