Coordinator I, Psychiatric Social Worker 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: The Coordinator I – Psychiatric Social Worker coordinates mental health services to students and families in LACOE schools and partnering districts. The Coordinator I will promote the multi-tiered system of school mental health supports in assigned districts and schools by providing consultation and technical assistance, direct services to students, families, and school communities, and practicum instruction of bachelor and masters level mental health and Pupil Personnel Services Credential interns under the supervision of the Project Director III, Mental Health and School Counseling.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: A minimum of two years working with children and families in the field of social work after the attainment of a Masters in Social Work degree is required. A minimum of two years working in K-12 education providing mental health services to children, youth, and families is desired. Experience serving as a practicum instructor or preceptor for university social work students/candidates enrolled in a PPS Credential program is preferred. Education (required): A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution of higher learning. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (All applicants must attach credential with document number to their application. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential. See below for step-by-step instructions.): Possess and maintain as valid each of the below: • Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Social Work and Child Welfare & Attendance (required). • License or Registration as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (required).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Three current (must be within 12 months) signed and dated letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from your most current supervisor. • A letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number. Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: • Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. • Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
- Certification (License as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (preferred).)
- Credential Copy (Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Social Work and Child Welfare & Attendance (required). Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (Must include 3 current letters of recommendation that are dated and signed (within the past 12 months) with at least two from current and previous administrators/supervisors. )
- Resume
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: A minimum of two years working with children and families in the field of social work after the attainment of a Masters in Social Work degree is required. A minimum of two years working in K-12 education providing mental health services to children, youth, and families is desired. Experience serving as a practicum instructor or preceptor for university social work students/candidates enrolled in a PPS Credential program is preferred. Education (required): A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution of higher learning. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (All applicants must attach credential with document number to their application. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential. See below for step-by-step instructions.): Possess and maintain as valid each of the below: • Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Social Work and Child Welfare & Attendance (required). • License or Registration as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (required).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Three current (must be within 12 months) signed and dated letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from your most current supervisor. • A letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number. Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: • Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. • Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
- Certification (License as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (preferred).)
- Credential Copy (Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Social Work and Child Welfare & Attendance (required). Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (Must include 3 current letters of recommendation that are dated and signed (within the past 12 months) with at least two from current and previous administrators/supervisors. )
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
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) 922-6153.
Comments and Other Information
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
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) 922-6153.
Application Deadline
4/30/2024 11:55 AM Pacific
Date Posted
4/16/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Single Rate
(a) $9,719 (b) $10,108 (c) $10,512 (d) $10,932 (e) $11,370 Monthly
(a) $9,719 (b) $10,108 (c) $10,512 (d) $10,932 (e) $11,370 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
(a) $9,719 (b) $10,108 (c) $10,512 (d) $10,932 (e) $11,370
Length of Work Year
Twelve months
Employment Type
Full Time