Social Worker - Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Setting

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Social Worker - Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Setting

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking a Social Worker to provide services in our Philadelphia Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs.

    The Social Worker will:

    • Support families in navigating community and educational services, ensuring they have access to resources and supports.

    • Manage new referrals and the intake process to help families begin services smoothly.

    • Provide social work services that address family needs and strengthen the home-school connection.

    • Participate on IEP teams as needed, contributing expertise to service planning and family support.

    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including teachers, therapists, and administrators to promote holistic child and family outcomes.

    • Advocate for families to ensure continuity of care and equal access to community supports.

    This position provides the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on children and families through compassionate service and advocacy.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

    • Pennsylvania Social Work license (LSW or LCSW) preferred.

    • Experience with early childhood, special education, or disability services strongly preferred.

    • Strong communication and family engagement skills.

    • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

    Additional Information

    • Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
    • Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals
    • Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.