School Social Worker (2026-2027 School Year)

Requirements

What you’ll Do: You will… Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address students’ social, emotional and behavioral concerns and provide group guidance and social skills activities for students related to topics such as self-awareness, bullying prevention, reproductive health, and social awareness for a caseload of students Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in supporting students’ social, emotions and behavioral needs. Be the lead counselor and facilitator for students with substance abuse, ensuring students are referred to agencies to support their needs. Provide crisis counseling to students experiencing mental health and/or social service emergencies Provide crisis intervention and advise on behavior management strategies to expedite students’ return to classrooms for learning and to build students’ the school’s expectations and as a referral source for students when social-emotional challenges are escalated Collaborate with teachers, parents and other professionals to develop comprehensive support plans for students, including participation in IEP meetings to facilitate communication regarding student needs, where appropriate Collaborate with other school staff members to develop and implement strategies for addressing school-wide social-emotional issues. Facilitate the SAP meeting ensuring agendas, minutes and next steps are updated, communicated and complete. Assist students in setting and achieving academic goals, exploring career interests, and selecting an appropriate pathway during YouthBuild’s program and post-secondary planning. Facilitate learners’ ability to achieve their potential by helping them set and attain challenging social-emotional goals. Deliver behavior management and de-escalation techniques to create a safe school environment for all students Participate as a member of the IEP team and support with the coordination and implementation of special education services. Refer students and families to appropriate community agencies Facilitate child abuse reporting, including supporting mandated reports when needed, and to communicate with Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services Provide students and families access to community resources. Facilitate student support system information and support groups as needed. Conduct home and community visits as needed to assess and support student and family needs Perform other duties, as assigned by the Director of Student Success.

What We Offer

You: Generous time off Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible spending accounts 401(k) savings plan with an employer match Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth Supportive and collaborative work environment Strong community support and involvement

Salary Range

New YouthBuild Coordinator level staff can expect a starting salary of between $60,000 - $72,000 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable.

During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.