Licensed Clinical Social Worker:

Watsontown, PA

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) has a full time opening for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with students enrolled in an elementary grade level program at the Five Star program located at the Watsontown Children's Center, Watsontown, PA.  This position has an anticipated start date of August 6, 2024.

The Licensed School Social Worker's primary responsibility is to facilitate the adjustment of regular education students and students determined to be eligible for special education or Act 504 services.  The LSSW promotes communications between school personnel, families, and human service agencies. The LSSW provides knowledge and competence required to provide school social work services for all students in grades PK-12 with a focus on preventative and/or problem-solving tools.

Salary:  $56,895 to 85,087 dependent on education, credentials and experience.  This is an exempt position following a 188 day school year schedule.  Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.

Education and experience requirements include:

• The minimum job requirement is a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• A valid Pennsylvania Clinical Social Worker license issued by the PA Department of State Bureau of Professional Occupational Affairs.
• A valid PA Department of Education 1851-School Social Worker Educational Specialist I or II certification is preferred.  Pursuant to PDE CSPG #87-School Social Worker PK-12, this certification is required by August 1, 2026 in order to remain employed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker after that date.
• Computer experience using word processing, email, internet.
• Adept at using virtual meeting platforms such as Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize the task based on project deadlines.And must be able to type accurately and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
• Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding education programs, students and parents at all times adhering to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements to protect staff and student data.

   

Interested candidates must apply online at www.csiu.org/jobs . Apply by 4/23/24. In addition to the online application, please upload the following:

• current cover letter;
• current resume;
• minimum three (3) letters of professional reference attesting to social worker experience;

• college transcripts conferring degree(s).

   

EOE.