Prevention Specialist (School Social Worker) - 1st Semester Long-Term Substitute

JobID:

5547

Position Type:

Pupil Services/Prevention Specialist Date Posted:

5/14/2026

Location:

Lionville Middle Date Available:

08/18/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Position:

Prevention Specialist (School Social Worker)•1st

Semester Long-Term Substitute Location:

Lionville Middle School Benefits Eligible:

Yes Effective Date:

Approx. 8/18/2026•1/19/2027 Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce a Prevention Specialist opening at Lionville Middle School . This position will be a long-term substitute for the entire first semester of the 2026-2027 school year. At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. At Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who: Communicate openly to build relationships and trust Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning Strive to be kind and reflective Focus on the solution and put people first Lead by example! If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team•please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.

Job Summary:

Assists Student Assistance Specialist with providing prevention and intervention services for students in assigned building. Works collaboratively with Administration, School Counselors, Teaching Staff and the Pupil Services Team to provide support for students struggling with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties.

Qualifications:

Credential Requirements:

PA Certification as School Social Worker or Home & School Visitor; AND LSW•Licensed Social Worker or LCSW•Licensed Clinical Social Worker; AND Must be willing to obtain additional certifications in accordance with any updated PDE requirements (CSPG #87) Master's degree in human services, psychology, social work, or related field required Minimum of five (5) years of related experience required Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements Valid PA driver's license required

Duties & Responsibilities :

(Abbreviated•Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity) The Prevention Specialist will serve in a liaison role between school, agencies, and families communicating with outside therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and other agency staff The Prevention Specialist will educate parents and staff on substance abuse issues for prevention and intervention purposes The Prevention Specialist will assist with facilitating referrals and providing information for students and families to access community agencies for mental health and substance abuse The Prevention Specialist will be able to facilitate or co-facilitate intervention for at-risk students for prevention and/or crisis response. They will have a working knowledge of suicide screening and/or assessment protocols. They will be able to appropriately guide families towards community resources in the event of a mental health emergency The Prevention Specialist will facilitate educational support groups based upon student need They will serve as a resource for faculty meetings and team meetings The Prevention Specialist will oversee the building SAP or Student Assistance Team The Prevention Specialist will maintain documentation regarding not only students who are referred to SAP but additionally students who receive mental health or drug and alcohol treatment as well as those students who are screened or assessed for thoughts of suicide The Prevention Specialist will work collaboratively with the Assigned Home and School Visitor. They may also be a resource for families experiencing homelessness, job loss, issues related to guardianship and or truancy Performs other duties as assigned by the Student Assistant Specialist The Prevention Specialist may be asked to provide Crisis Response throughout the District in the event of staff or student loss The Prevention Specialist should have comfort in completing home visits depending upon student need

Summary of Benefits :

Medical, including Telemedicine Prescription Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Disability Insurance Workers' Compensation Paid Sick, Vacation, and Personal Days Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program Tuition Reimbursement 403(b) Retirement Savings State Pension System (PSERS) Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement Administrator and peer support mentorship programs District-provided technology ...and much more! Salary for 2026-2027: $76,534•$91,840 Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon years of experience in similar position

Schedule :

7 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar 191 days per year (•pro-rated based upon length of LTS assignment) EOE