2026-27 School Social Worker (Resume Collection)

LA Alliance • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $87,000 - $138,550

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org. For current vacancies by location, please click here. ROLE SUMMARY Social Workers provide school-based mental health services to scholars who experience difficulties in educational achievement because of social, emotional, adjustment, and/or attendance issues. Social Workers also run groups with a variety of scholars and other stakeholders, and seek to secure a long-term solution to mental and emotional disorders and a wide variety of relationship issues. Social Workers provide direct clinical and case management services to scholars and parents, provide consultation and in-service training to school site personnel, and develop plans to improve scholars’ well-being that include follow-up procedures and evaluation targets.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university.
• A valid license as a clinical social worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences OR immediate registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker upon the date of hire. Must remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the duration of the waivers permitted by law, not to exceed six years.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a school setting.
• California Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Social Work. If you hold this credential, please include a copy with your application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between school, scholar, home, and community mental health and social service agency services.
• Conduct intakes, mental health screenings, treatment plans, ongoing individual mental health counseling services, and progress monitoring for scholars.
• Participate in and contribute recommendations related to scholar social-emotional or behavioral functioning in meetings such as Student Support and Progress Team (SSPT), Cultural Team, Social Emotional or Mental Health Support Team, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• May provide Special Education Direct Instructional Services (DIS), Counseling and Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services (ERICS), develop Present Levels of Performance (PLPs) summaries, SMART goals, and track services in Welligent.
• Collaborate with the site Culture team around Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) implementation, fostering a trauma-informed, resilience-focused, and anti-racist culture, mental health and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives across tiers, Student Support and Progress Team (SSPT) meetings, and crisis planning.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training to staff, parents, and scholars based on needs identified in data, such as the Panorama SEL survey results.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and other staff regarding the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of scholars to evaluate and make recommendations in developing and implementing an appropriate support plan.
• Promote and educate scholars on life skills, coping skills, and relationship-building.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct outreach projects to increase scholars’ and parents’ awareness of available social services through the Network, other public agencies, and private organizations.
• Provide and/or coordinate presentations for scholars, families, and staff focused on mental health awareness and promoting emotional wellness for the school, family, and community.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and serve as a key member for school-wide crisis response and management, as well as individual or group crisis intervention and prevention.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation (i.e., caseload logs, case notes, service log notes, Risk Assessment/DCFS logs, and reports).
• Participate in ongoing professional growth opportunities to keep current with trends and practices in the field, including those offered through the Home Office.
• Attend and participate in group, triad, or individual clinical supervision weekly and remain in good standing with the CA BBS.
• Supervise Social Worker interns as appropriate.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity and transparency within our team, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as generous retirement and health benefits.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting school leadership growth and providing substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support.
• Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, and those interested in growing their leadership skills are invited to join our Emerging Leader Cadre program.
• Recognition: The Counseling & Wellness Provider of the Year provides special recognition and compensation to a provider who demonstrates their dedication and exceptional ability to engage scholars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees