Social Worker in Mckeesport, PA

Advance your career as a school social worker with distinctive full-time contract opportunities near Mckeesport, PA. Two roles are available, each offering rewarding assignments serving students’ mental health and emotional needs in a supportive educational setting.

Assignment Details:

• Position 1: Located at an intermediate unit campus, this role works directly with emotional support programs and a partial hospitalization program. The assignment is expected to run from ASAP through June 2027, subject to potential changes.
• Position 2: This is a long-term substitute need within a school district, covering from October 2026 through the end of January 2027 (with specific dates to be determined).

Both positions are onsite, working standard full-time hours of 35 per week, and involve collaborating with school teams dedicated to the success and well-being of their diverse student populations.

Qualifications Sought:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field
• Current PA State License required
• PDE Educational Specialist certification preferred (or willingness to obtain – emergency certificates can be requested if necessary)
• Experience in school settings or youth mental health highly valued
• Ability to commute reliably to assigned school locations

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct social work services to students in individual and group settings
• Support emotional and behavioral health within a school environment
• Consult and collaborate with educators, counselors, and families to create positive student outcomes
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams and assist in crisis intervention as needed

These contract positions offer meaningful work with the potential for professional growth in the education sector. If you are passionate about making a difference for students facing emotional and behavioral challenges, submit your resume today and indicate your preferred assignment. Take the next step in your career working within dynamic school communities—apply now!