School Social Worker - Littlerock High School, Antelope Valley Union School District **EXTENDED** at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Director III, Community Schools Initiative, the School Social Worker provides crisis intervention, mental health counseling and social services to students and their families with the aim of promoting resiliency, emotional wellness, and positive school adjustment. Evidence-based and promising practice strategies are followed to identify, assess, and address social- emotional-environmental issues. Through these strategies, the School Social Worker supportsthe educational process and works directly with students and families to reduce and overcome barriers to educational success. In addition, a key role of the School Social worker is to collaborate with school staff in multi-disciplinary school teams and community partners to improve coordination of services and increase resources.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: • A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field is required. • One year of experience in the field of social work, school counseling or psychology working with school-age children, preferably in a school setting • Previous experience working with at-promise youth (e.g. gang, truancy, foster youth). • Knowledge of current prevention and intervention programs/strategies. • Experience facilitating groups, presentations, monitoring programs, and report writing. • Experience collaborating with community-based organizations, law enforcement, and other government agencies. • Experience working with school multidisciplinary teams. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE • Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Social Work, School Counseling or School Psychology. • 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 date of hire. Must remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the duration of the waivers by law, not to exceed six years.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Internal and external applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, cover letter, resume, copy of credentials (please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.), and three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation written within the past 12 months. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application by the deadline date. Contact Thomas Leveron at Leveron_Thomas@lacoe.edu with any questions about the process.
- Certificate Copy (Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Social Work, School Counseling or School Psychology - please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation written within the past 12 months.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: • A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field is required. • One year of experience in the field of social work, school counseling or psychology working with school-age children, preferably in a school setting • Previous experience working with at-promise youth (e.g. gang, truancy, foster youth). • Knowledge of current prevention and intervention programs/strategies. • Experience facilitating groups, presentations, monitoring programs, and report writing. • Experience collaborating with community-based organizations, law enforcement, and other government agencies. • Experience working with school multidisciplinary teams. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE • Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Social Work, School Counseling or School Psychology. • 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 date of hire. Must remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the duration of the waivers by law, not to exceed six years.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Internal and external applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, cover letter, resume, copy of credentials (please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.), and three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation written within the past 12 months. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application by the deadline date. Contact Thomas Leveron at Leveron_Thomas@lacoe.edu with any questions about the process.
- Certificate Copy (Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Social Work, School Counseling or School Psychology - please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation written within the past 12 months.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for All Los Angeles County Office of Education Employees
Under Superintendent Policy 4060, COVID-19 Vaccination, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) requires that all LACOE employees, including substitute employees, temporary office workers, hourly/part-time employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” when at least two weeks have passed since that individual’s receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. LACOE will consider requests for accommodations (exemptions) made by individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical reasons and/or sincerely held religious beliefs, subject to the interactive process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Comments and Other Information
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for All Los Angeles County Office of Education Employees
Under Superintendent Policy 4060, COVID-19 Vaccination, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) requires that all LACOE employees, including substitute employees, temporary office workers, hourly/part-time employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” when at least two weeks have passed since that individual’s receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. LACOE will consider requests for accommodations (exemptions) made by individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical reasons and/or sincerely held religious beliefs, subject to the interactive process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Application Deadline
6/28/2022 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/6/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
(a) $7,838 (b) $8,152 (c) $8,478 (d) $8,817 (e) $9,170
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time