Job Description

School Social Worker – School-Based Services

Location: Northeast Philadelphia, PA

Schedule: School-Based | Daytime Hours

Pay: $43-$48/Hour

A Role That Supports Student Well-Being and School Success

At Care Options for Kids, our school-based Social Workers play a vital role in supporting the emotional, social, and behavioral well-being of students. This role is designed for professionals who value collaboration, systems-level impact, and helping students navigate challenges that affect learning and development.

In this position, you’ll work directly with students to build coping skills, support social-emotional growth, and respond to crises as they arise. You’ll collaborate with educators, families, and community agencies to ensure students receive consistent, coordinated support across school and home environments.

If you’re a School Social Worker looking for a school-based role where your clinical expertise supports both individual students and the broader school community, this position was designed with you in mind.

Care Options for Kids Benefits

• $40-$44/Hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, LTD, and STD coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) once eligible
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing education units (CEUs)
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Discipline-specific mentor
• Access to an online community of clinicians and school professionals

Support That Helps You Succeed in Schools

• Collaborative school-based team environment
• Partnerships with families and outside agencies
• Support for crisis intervention planning and response
• Ongoing guidance from clinical and school leadership
• Resources to support student well-being and school success

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or higher from an accredited program
• Active state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Experience working with children or in school-based settings
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality
• Knowledge of therapy and intervention practices aligned with accepted standards
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance

Care Options for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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