Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.

As the School Social Worker at New Story Schools, you will provide direct and consultative services that support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth. Your work strengthens student well-being, supports IEP goals, and builds connections between families, schools, and community resources.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with enrollment in an MSW program or completed MSW
  • Must be licensed in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • At least two years of experience in a school setting, including internships
  • Knowledge of special education regulations, MTSS, and child welfare systems
  • Strong clinical documentation, communication, and case management skills
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide individual, group, and classroom-based social emotional learning supports
  • Assess student needs and implement evidence-based counseling interventions
  • Collaborate with families, school teams, and outside providers to support student success
  • Contribute to IEP development, progress monitoring, and multidisciplinary meetings
  • Connect students and families to community resources and mental health supports
  • Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

New Story Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will deliver direct and consultative services aimed at fostering students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development within the school environment. Key duties include implementing evidence-based interventions, supporting IEP objectives, and connecting families with necessary community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, with current enrollment in or completion of an MSW program, and must be licensed as an LCSW in Pennsylvania. A minimum of two years of experience in a school setting, including internships, along with knowledge of special education regulations, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Direct ServicesSocial-Emotional GrowthIEP Goals SupportFamily ConnectionIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingClassroom-Based SupportNeeds Assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at New Story Schools (PA) a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About New Story Schools (PA)

Primary and Secondary Education
Mountville, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Wellness Perks
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 4% Match
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision