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

Position: Prevention Specialist (School Social Worker) - 1st Semester Long-Term SubstituteLocation: Lionville Middle SchoolBenefits Eligible: YesEffective Date: Approx. 8/18/2026 - 1/19/2027Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce a Prevention Specialist opening at Lionville Middle School. This position will be a long-term substitute for the entire first semester of the 2026-2027 school year.At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.At Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:Communicate openly to build relationships and trustPartner with team members to see the TEAM succeedDemonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growthEmbrace and support a safe and inclusive environmentEagerly and enthusiastically support student learningStrive to be kind and reflectiveFocus on the solution and put people firstLead by example!If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.Job Summary: Assists Student Assistance Specialist with providing prevention and intervention services for students in assigned building. Works collaboratively with Administration, School Counselors, Teaching Staff and the Pupil Services Team to provide support for students struggling with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties.QualificationsCredential Requirements:PA Certification as School Social Worker or Home & School Visitor; ANDLSW - Licensed Social Worker or LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker; ANDMust 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 requiredMinimum of five (5) years of related experience requiredMust successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirementsValid PA driver's license requiredDuties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)The Prevention Specialist will serve in a liaison role between school, agencies, and families communicating with outside therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and other agency staffThe Prevention Specialist will educate parents and staff on substance abuse issues for prevention and intervention purposesThe Prevention Specialist will assist with facilitating referrals and providing information for students and families to access community agencies for mental health and substance abuseThe Prevention Specialist will be able to facilitate or co-facilitate intervention for at-risk students for prevention and/or crisis response. They will have a working knowledge of suicide screening and/or assessment protocols. They will be able to appropriately guide families towards community resources in the event of a mental health emergencyThe Prevention Specialist will facilitate educational support groups based upon student needThey will serve as a resource for faculty meetings and team meetingsThe Prevention Specialist will oversee the building SAP or Student Assistance TeamThe Prevention Specialist will maintain documentation regarding not only students who are referred to SAP but additionally students who receive mental health or drug and alcohol treatment as well as those students who are screened or assessed for thoughts of suicideThe Prevention Specialist will work collaboratively with the Assigned Home and School Visitor. They may also be a resource for families experiencing homelessness, job loss, issues related to guardianship and or truancyPerforms other duties as assigned by the Student Assistant SpecialistThe Prevention Specialist may be asked to provide Crisis Response throughout the District in the event of staff or student lossThe Prevention Specialist should have comfort in completing home visits depending upon student needSummary Of BenefitsMedical, including TelemedicinePrescriptionDentalVisionFlexible Spending AccountsLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceWorkers' CompensationPaid Sick, Vacation, and Personal DaysEmployee Assistance and Advocacy ProgramTuition Reimbursement403(b) Retirement SavingsState Pension System (PSERS)Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursementAdministrator and peer support mentorship programsDistrict-provided technology...and much more! Salary For 2026-2027$76,534 - $91,840Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon years of experience in similar positionSchedule7 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar191 days per year (*pro-rated based upon length of LTS assignment)EOE