2026-27 School Social Worker

LA Promise Fund

South Gate, CA, United States
$70,000-75,000 py
Counseling students with psychological issues
Developing intervention and prevention plans
Maintaining case files and reports
The School Social Worker will assist in addressing the psychological and social well-being of students under the supervision of the Chief of Schools

Job Summary

  • The School Social Worker will assist in addressing the psychological and social well-being of students under the supervision of the Chief of Schools.
  • Responsibilities include counseling students, providing information to families and school staff, and connecting students to external support services such as shelters and food banks.
  • This is a full-time, year-round, exempt position dedicated to helping students succeed and improving public education.

Matching Summary

The School Social Worker will assist in addressing the psychological and social well-being of students under the supervision of the Chief of Schools.

Salary

$70,000-75,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Counseling students with psychological issues
  • Developing intervention and prevention plans
  • Maintaining case files and reports
  • Communicating with students, parents, and staff
  • Assisting at-risk and disabled students

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Compassion and empathy for students
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Passionate about improving public education
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work
  • California Pupil Personnel Services Credential or equivalent
  • Licensed or Associate Clinical Social Worker
  • Experience in crisis prevention and intervention preferred
  • LiveScan criminal background check clearance
  • TB Risk Assessment clearance
  • Mandated Reporter training completion

Work Rights

Must clear LiveScan background check and TB Risk Assessment

Tailored Resume

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