Prevention Specialist (School Social Worker) - 1st Semester Long-Term Substitute

Position: Prevention Specialist (School Social Worker) - 1st Semester Long-Term Substitute Location: Lionville Middle School Job Summary Assists Student Assistance Specialist with providing prevention and intervention services for students in the assigned building. Works collaboratively with Administration, School Counselors, Teaching Staff and the Pupil Services Team to support students struggling with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Qualifications Credential Requirements: PA Certification as School Social Worker or Home & School Visitor; AND LSW – Licensed Social Worker or LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker; AND Must be willing to obtain additional certifications in accordance with any updated PDE requirements (CSPG #87) Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required Minimum of five (5) years of related experience required Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements Valid PA driver's license required Duties & Responsibilities Serve as liaison between school, agencies, and families, communicating with outside therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and other agency staff Educate parents and staff on substance abuse issues for prevention and intervention purposes Assist with facilitating referrals and providing information for students and families to access community agencies for mental health and substance abuse Facilitate or co‑facilitate interventions for at‑risk students for prevention and/or crisis response; possess working knowledge of suicide screening and/or assessment protocols and guide families to community resources in emergencies Facilitate educational support groups based upon student need Serve as a resource for faculty meetings and team meetings Oversee the building SAP or Student Assistance Team Maintain documentation regarding students referred to SAP, those receiving mental health or drug and alcohol treatment, and those screened or assessed for suicide ideation Work collaboratively with the Assigned Home and School Visitor; serve as resource for families experiencing homelessness, job loss, guardianship issues or truancy Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Assistant Specialist Provide Crisis Response throughout the District in the event of staff or student loss Be comfortable completing home visits depending on student need Summary of Benefits Medical, including Telemedicine Prescription Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Disability Insurance Workers' Compensation Paid Sick, Vacation, and Personal Days Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program Tuition Reimbursement 403(b) Retirement Savings State Pension System (PSERS) Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement Administrator and peer support mentorship programs District‑provided technology Salary for 2026‑2027 $76,534 – $91,840 Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon years of experience in a similar position Schedule 7 hours per day based upon district‑approved calendar 191 days per year (pro‑rated based upon length of LTS assignment) EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Downingtown Area School District