Social Worker - Community Schools

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

ROLE SUMMARY

The Social Worker, Community Schools will provide school-based mental health services to students who experience difficulties in educational achievement because of social, emotional, adjustment, and/or attendance issues. The Social Worker, Community Schools will also run groups with a variety of students and other stakeholders, and seek to secure a long-term solution to mental and emotional disorders and a wide variety of relationship issues. The Social Worker, Community Schools will also provide direct clinical and case management services to students and parents, provide consultation and in-service training to school site personnel, and develop plans to improve students’ well-being that will include follow-up procedures and evaluation targets. The Social Worker, Community Schools will report to the participating school principal. The Social Worker, Community Schools will spend 1 day per week at each assigned and rotate between sites on Fridays. This is a grant-funded role which is expected to last through June 30, 2028.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as liaison between school, scholar, home, and community mental health and social service agency services.

Conducts mental health screenings and ongoing individual mental health counseling services for scholars

Participates in and contributes recommendations related to scholar social-emotional or behavioral functioning in meetings such as Student Success Team (SST) meetings 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 (PLP) summaries, and goals, and track services in Welligent

Collaborate with 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 Study Team (SST) 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 plan for scholars

Promotes and educates scholars on life skills, coping skills, and relationship-building

Plans, prepares, and conducts outreach projects to increase scholars’ and parents’ awareness of available social services, through the Network, other public agencies, and private organizations

Provides and/or coordinates presentations for scholars, families, and staff focused on mental health and emotional wellness for scholars, parents, and staff as needed

Conducts suicide risk assessments and serves as a key member for crisis intervention and prevention

Maintains adequate, timely, and appropriate case records, and reports

Participates in ongoing professional growth opportunities to keep current with trends and practices in the field including those offered through the Home Office

Attending and participating in group triad clinical supervision weekly and remaining in good standing with the CA BBS

Supervise Social Worker interns as appropriate

Provides active supervision of scholars as needed

Conduct all other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.

Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, scholar-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.

Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.

Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.

Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.

Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 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.

At least 4 years of progressive professional work experience in a related field.

BENEFITS

We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.

Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.

Recognition: The School Support Provider of the Year provides special recognition and compensation to a provider who demonstrates their dedication and exceptional ability to engage scholars.

COMPENSATION$87,000.00 - $129,250.00

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at .

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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