Long-Term Substitute School Social Worker; Student Services

A vacancy exists for a Long-Term Substitute
School Social Worker to work within the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
. This School Social Worker will work with students from various backgrounds, including students who have experienced school failure, students identified as in need of special education, and students with severe behavioral and emotional challenges.

• Valid PA licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)
  required
• Valid PA certification as a School Social Worker PK-12, Educational Specialist required
• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited CSWE program required
• Current police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by MCIU upon hire)

• Facilitate support for families by increasing their awareness of community-based resources and services in Montgomery County.
• Assist families in applying for medical assistance.
• Coordinate the information and efforts of clinics and private therapists working with these children, helping parents to understand their child's development and disability.
• Consult with school staff to best support the needs of the student.
• Coordinate and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings as requested.
• Help the family to follow through with the recommendations made by the staff concerning the general health and well‑being of the child, ensuring that the child is appropriately clothed, fed, and is receiving proper medical care where indicated, in conjunction with teachers.
• Help the families of these children to cope with crisis situations, in conjunction with teachers.
• Conduct weekly social skills groups and provide individual therapy as needed.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and provides services to students in School Age K-12 classrooms located throughout Montgomery County. The position will require travel. For additional information about the MCIU Student Services, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year).

• Bachelor's, Step 1: $53,997/year
• Master's, Step 1: $65,007/year
• * Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master's Degree.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

Applications can be submitted online u.org/careers (Job ). Please contact the Human Resources Office at careers or  if you have any questions or need assistance.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.