Travel Social Worker | Shickshinny, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a rewarding travel opportunity providing crucial support as a School Social Worker across the scenic and historic northeastern Pennsylvania region! Embrace the chance to make an impact in diverse school environments, benefit from valuable non-taxable stipends, enjoy premium compensation, travel assistance, and the security of robust healthcare benefits and a 401(k) plan. This full-year, itinerant position invites you to grow your skills while maintaining job security in a supportive, professional setting.

Based near picturesque Shickshinny, PA—and spanning the tranquil communities of Northwest Area for three days each week, plus two days in Wilkes Barre, Wyoming Valley, and Pittston—you’ll experience first-hand how different districts foster community, resilience, and innovation. Explore charming towns and nature trails during your downtime, combine enriching professional responsibilities with dynamic travel, and build a resume brimming with new challenges and insights.

You’ll expand your expertise in school social work, learning from a broad range of colleagues and workplace cultures, strengthening your leadership and adaptability. Flexible certification arrangements make this an exceptional launching point or next step in your career, whether you’re enrolled in a program or seeking to take advantage of emergency certification.

Qualifications:

• Active Pennsylvania Social Worker license (or willingness to obtain)
• PA Department of Education School Social Worker certification preferred (emergency certification available if not currently held)
• Experience and passion for working with school-aged populations
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for working in multiple school settings
• Excellent communication, organizational, and advocacy skills

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect social work services to students across assigned schools
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student wellness and achievement
• Serve as a resource for families and staff on mental health, attendance, and social issues
• Travel between sites as scheduled, remaining flexible and responsive to diverse needs
• Maintain thorough documentation and uphold ethical standards

Benefits:

• Non-taxable stipends
• Assistance with travel logistics
• Premium compensation
• Comprehensive healthcare
• 401(k) plan
• Job stability and support for ongoing certification

Make your next adventure both meaningful and professionally fulfilling—submit your application today and take the next step in your travel career as a School Social Worker!

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