2026-27 School Social Worker

LA Promise Fund•South Gate, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief of Schools, the School Social Worker will assist in addressing the psychological and social well-being of our students. The School Social Worker's responsibilities include providing information to students, parents, and school staff, counseling students with personal and psychological issues, and addressing relevant issues in the school, such as school attendance, illegal drugs, teen pregnancy, and social adjustment issues. The School Social Worker will work with students in one-on-one, classroom, or school-wide sessions. The ideal candidate is dedicated to assisting students, compassionate, and caring. They should also be knowledgeable of outside services, such as shelters, food banks, and medical care. This is a full-time, year round, exempt position.

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work
One of the following California credentials or combination of credentials authorizing K-12 service: General Pupil Personnel Services Credential Service Credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services Licensed or Associate Clinical Social Worker
Demonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas.
Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders
Ability to translate all necessary documentation in an understandable format on Special Education forms and files
A strong belief that all students can succeed
An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement it immediately
A strong ethical base and self-awareness
Passionate about improving public education to help all children reach their dreams
Knowledge of the growth and development of children and adolescents, learning theory, and mental health concepts
Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the unique differences and needs of disabled students and their parents
Knowledge of uses and limitations of standardized individual and group tests, and semi-projective devices
Compassion and empathy for patients and students
Professionalism and discretion
Good relationships with relevant social services
Strong organizational skills with the ability to create and maintain accurate records
Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, Diversity and Fairness
Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check
Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
Must complete Mandated Reporter training

Nice To Haves

Experience in crisis prevention and intervention preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred
COVID-19 Vaccination (recommended)

Responsibilities

Counseling students with personal and psychological issues that affect their performance, behavior, and socialization in school
Providing counseling sessions, treatment plans, or workshops as necessary and establishing prevention programs and intervention plans
Communicating with students to determine the areas in which they may need assistance or counseling
Assisting teachers and administrators with behavioral and attitude issues by communicating with students to find the causes of their distress
Providing information, when appropriate, to outside support services to help students with economic, emotional, or physical issues
Assisting at-risk students or students with disabilities
Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators to understand students' challenges
Maintaining case files and reports to track students' progress and problems
Helping students and families suffering from abuse, violence, hunger, or homelessness to access resources like shelters, food banks, and medical care
Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work with children and other staff
Other duties as assigned