A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
School Social Worker PA Distance Learning Charter School - 4.2 Lehigh Valley, PA Job Details Full-time $64,296.56 - $77,432.41 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Interpersonal skills Driver's License Driving Social Work Home visits (communication methods) Full Job Description Our mission is to empower students to own their learning, grow, achieve, and succeed through the use of evidence-based, inclusive, and culturally responsive practices as we build positive relationships in our online environment with all students, families and communities. At PA Distance Learning Charter School, our students can create, engage and discover. We are all about helping our students become passionate about their future. Think of us as a launching pad, helping each student be that amazing and unique person they are. Ready to join our team? We are recruiting for a licensed School Social Worker to support our students and families across our Lehigh Valley-area service region. This is a remote-based position with required in-person components. The Social Worker will live and work from a home office in the Lehigh Valley area and travel locally for home visits, social events and family meetings. Our students attend school virtually and this role will bridge remote clinical/casework services with essential in-person outreach, which will include home visits, wellness checks and face-to-face engagement. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program in addition to a valid Pennsylvania School Social Worker certification under CSPG 87. (
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Per PDE policy, individual must hold PDE School Social Worker certification ((or an approved emergency permit while enrolled in a certification program)) to serve in this role after August 1, 2026.) Candidates must have reliable personal transportation, a valid PA driver's license and current auto insurance. Candidates must reside within reasonable driving distance of the Philadelphia service area in order to respond to home visits and urgent in-person needs in a timely manner. In addition, candidates must be able to complete occasional or extended travel to the Pittsburgh-area office for in person staff events. If you thrive in an environment which promotes standards, collaboration and creating meaningful learning experiences, submit your cover letter and resume to Leigh Anne Lord, HR Coordinator via email at or via PA Educator. Culturally competency is important to PA Distance Learning Charter School. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. PA Distance -
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$64,296.56 - $77,432.41 per year
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Dental insurance Health insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
