Social Worker - Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Setting

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services.  Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

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.

• 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.

• 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.