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Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Social Worker - Aston Emotional Support Program
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What they do
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.
$64,825 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
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:
5908325Application Deadline:
Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)Posted:
YesterdayStarting 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.