School Social Worker

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12•Chambersburg, PA

2d•$59,172 - $63,672

About The Position

The School Social Worker will work to enhance students’ educational progress. This person will provide counseling, instruction, consultation, collaboration, assessments and monitoring services for LIU and/or district designated students, their families and the staff who support them. The School Social Worker will help students benefit from their educational program. The services of the School Social Worker are delivered as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Prior to August 1, 2026 , applicants must meet the following criteria:
Hold an active Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Master’s degree in Social Work
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Social Work or related field
Effective August 1, 2026 , all individuals employed as a School Social Worker must meet one of the following:
Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania School Social Worker Educational Specialist Certificate; or
Work under an emergency permit and be willing to enroll in a PDE-approved School Social Worker preparation program, and
Hold a current LSW or LCSW license.
To obtain certification after August 1, 2026, candidates must successfully complete an approved School Social Worker preparation program through a college or university and apply for certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

Benefits

The LIU offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, including:
Medical (for a nominal premium), dental and vision insurance.
Dental & Vision are at no cost to the employee
All full-time professional staff receive a $45,000 life insurance policy, at no cost to the employee.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For any employees and eligible dependents. You have the opportunity for 3 free counseling sessions per year, per person.
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)
Full-time employees who are scheduled for 188 days/year receive 10 sick days and 3 personal days. If hired after the start of any year, the leave is prorated.
Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center . It is available to employees and their family members (2 years & older) enrolled in the LIU medical plan . There are no copays and/or deductibles for services provided at our health centers. See: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/ for more information.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program . Working for the LIU qualifies individuals who may be interested in applying for the loan forgiveness program. More details can be found at: https://studentaid.gov/articles/teacher-loan-forgiveness-options/