School Social Worker Intern (#5247)

School Social Worker Intern

Sunbury, PA

This paid Internship where the successful intern candidate will complete a school year-long internship during the 2026-2027 school year.  This internship is comprised of a minimum requirement of 450 hours in a K-12 setting and following a schedule as established by the CSIU and in collaboration with the applicable college/university. 

While receiving direct, on-site supervision from experienced practitioners, the School Social Worker Intern will be provided with the opportunity to gain culturally diverse experience within traditional public-school settings.  Additionally, the School Social Worker Intern will provide services and support to students across uniquely specialized Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit educational programs and classrooms, including early intervention, deaf/hard of hearing, alternative placement and transition programming.  Training experiences and responsibilities will be aligned to those recommended by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) as part of the Pennsylvania Mental Health Education Learning Program in Schools (PA HELPS), the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and alongside individual university requirements.  The School Social Worker Intern will gain experiences in the evaluation of students referred by local education agencies as thought-to-be exceptional students and to participate in the reevaluation process as required by state and federal special education laws. The School Social Worker Intern will engage in consultation with Early Intervention, Equitable Participation, public schools, IU16 personnel and programs, parents/guardians/surrogates and agencies.  The School Social Worker Intern will participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team and will promote the understanding of developmental expectations of students to increase learning and achievement, appropriate behavior and social functioning. They will also provide consultation and direct services, under the direction of an assigned certified Licensed School Social Worker, to identified students.  Relative to the position, the intern participates in various teams and activities as needed and/or requested.

CONTRACTED AMOUNT: $10,000 annual maximum paid.  The stipend will be divided into two (2) equal payments of $5,000 each. The first payment of $5,000 will be made upon the completion of the first semester with each subsequent payment of $5,000 made upon the completion second semester.   A total of 450 hours is required at the completion of both semesters.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Currently enrolled in a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) approved Master of Social Work Program to obtain a master’s degree in social worker (MSW).
• Enrolled in a PDE-approved program to complete requirements to earn a 1851-School Social Worker PK-12 Educational Specialist certification.
• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related fields preferred. 
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to properly maintain open channels of communication with agencies, school districts, parents, members of higher education institutions, etc.
• Interest in working with children and youth.
• Motivated to learn, willing to take initiative, and able to work independently at times.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data entry, email and experience managing file sharing with Google Drive.
• Adept at using virtual meeting platforms such as Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. 
• Maintain confidentiality regarding education programs, students and parents at all times adhering to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements to protect staff and student data.

Please view the job description or to apply online, please go to csiu.schoolspring.com .   In addition to completing the online application, interested applicants must upload current cover letter, resume and college transcripts conferring current education status.  Apply by July 10, 2026.  EOE.