Date of Notice: August 12, 2025

Job Title: School Social Worker

Location: Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18-Various Locations

Reports To: Assistant to the Executive Director for Student Services

Terms of Employment: Full–Time

Qualifications: Master’s Degree/ Licensed LSW, LCSW and Requisite PDE Certification

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*This position may require specialized professional development and training*

Job Description

Qualifications: Must be a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker and by 2026 must hold a valid PK-12 School Social Worker Education Specialist Certificate.

Job Goal(s): To provide individual and/or group therapy sessions to students. Utilize Positive Behavior Support; emphasis will be placed on the development and implementation of treatment services that address clients’ identified needs, strengths, and support systems in the least restrictive/intrusive setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct Service and Family Intervention:

• Provide direct clinical services to children/adolescents in the school setting. This includes individual and group counseling. Assist in crises as needed. Utilize school and community resources related to a student’s mental health needs to achieve maximum benefit from his/her educational program. Prepare up to date and accurate documentation in accordance with School-Based ACCESS standards.

2. Evaluation, Assessments, and Behavior Tracking:

• Provide assessments and/or evaluations to determine the need for counseling and social work services. Conduct any other necessary assessments to enhance the educational/mental health goals of students. Prepare social and/or developmental histories for identified students. Develop classroom behavior modification plans as needed. Add input to IEP goals, progress monitoring, and related services as needed.

3. Clinical Support and Case Management:

• Promote student advocacy and care coordination through interagency meetings, consultation with agencies and districts, and connecting students and families to community resources.
• Address issues concerning a student’s living arrangements that affect adjustment to and performance in school.

The Luzerne Intermediate Unit #18 is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sex or non relevant handicap in activities, programs or employment practices. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Human Resources, 570-718-4648.