Social Worker

• Aston Emotional Support Program
  Delaware County Intermediate Unit
  GC
• ASTON

SCH AGE SPED

• Aston, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Delaware County Intermediate Unit
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5908325

Application Deadline:

Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

The job of Social Worker (PDE Certification preferred) was established for the purpose/s of facilitating administrative processes, ensuring operation in compliance with county, state and/or federal requirements,; providing information on services available to eligible students and families and conveying information regarding school and/or district activities, procedures and referring families to other agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses student and family needs (e.g. financial, medical, parenting skills, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support educational objectives.
  
• Conducts home and school visits for the purpose of assessing needs of the family and student.
  
• Coordinates activities with a variety of outside services agencies, school sites, etc. (e.g. mental health, probation, medical, etc.) for the purpose of providing referrals for families and/or students.
  
• Coordinates workshops for parents and/or students (e.g. parenting skills, community resources, district programs, social skill development, etc.) for the purpose of assisting parents in maintaining a positive home environment, building trust between family and district and supporting child's educational program.
  
• Maintains case records for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.
  
• Mediates conflicts between parents, teachers and/or students (e.g. parent/teacher, parent/parent, parent/student, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues that could impede student's success.
  
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
  
• Participates in the development of student plans (e.g. functional behavioral assessments, supportive behavior intervention, transition) for the purpose of ensuring student needs are addressed.
  
• Provides crisis intervention to students for the purpose of reducing the intensity of an individual's emotional, mental, physical and behavioral reactions.
  
• Provides group and individual counseling to students and parents for the purpose of assisting students and/or family members.
  
• Responds to requests for intervention in situations that could negatively impact the student's education plan for the purpose of addressing needs of the student.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
  
• Responds to all inquiries for the purpose of providing information on district support services and/or educational programs.

Minimum Requirements:

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in job related area; Master's degree preferred Certification

Required:

Valid PDE Certification required

Experience Required:

Job related experience within specialized field required

Other Qualifications:

Valid Professional License Required

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$59,947 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required