Case Manager or Social Worker at Para Los Ninos
About the Employer
About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños (PLN) partners with more than 10,000 children, youth, and families each year through integrated education, wellness supports and advocacy, addressing individual and systemic barriers to create pathways to success. In addition to operating early education centers, charter elementary and middle schools, youth workforce development sites and family services, PLN is the only children’s mental health provider in the Skid Row neighborhood. PLN's community transformation work brings together community members, community-based organizations, city and county agencies, elected officials, and businesses to tackle issues that impact PLN families. Ninety-three percent of families served by PLN live in areas with the highest levels of food insecurity and homelessness in L.A. County.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Overview The Case Manager or Social Worker for the Home Visit team will conduct case management assessments and deliver counseling services to individuals, families, and groups. Classification as Case Manager or Social Worker will depend on the candidate's education and experience. The incumbent may also provide psychotherapeutic services to children, youth, adults, and families as appropriate.
Requirements / Qualifications
Duties Promotes and supports the mental health of clients. Participates in the agency's Continuous Quality Improvement process for the division. Must have the ability to nurture respectful relationships with clients and children and must be sensitive to the cultural needs of the population served. Conducts intakes and evaluations of clients. Participates in weekly meetings, case conferences, training and professional consultation as necessary. Conducts visits to homes, schools, or psychiatric facilities to help clients achieve their treatment goals. Participates, coordinates, and facilitates various clinical group activities including individual and family therapy, parenting education, support groups and self-help groups. Follow state laws regarding mental health issues and confidentiality. Maintains client files to level of requirements mandated in agency policy and completes documentation in a timely manner. Prepares correspondence and reports in connection with case requirements by legal and contracting entities, i.e., child protective services, probation, courts, Department of Mental Health, etc. Works collaboratively with members of the client's treatment team. Must be able to maintain positive working collaborative relationships with partner agencies and staff. Performs other job-related duties as directed by supervisor or director.
Qualifications for the Case Manager Must be enrolled, in good standing, and have completed at least 50% of required credits for approved master's degree program in social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling or a closely related field. Must have a minimum of two years of experience in home visitation, child protective services, case management, therapeutic services, or working with children 0-5. Compensation Range: $23.64 - $29.90 per hour Qualifications for the Social Worker Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling or a closely related field. At least three years or more experience in home visitation, child protective services, case management, therapeutic services, or working with children 0-5. Compensation Range: $68,493 - $76,024 annually.
Requirements / Qualifications
Duties Promotes and supports the mental health of clients. Participates in the agency's Continuous Quality Improvement process for the division. Must have the ability to nurture respectful relationships with clients and children and must be sensitive to the cultural needs of the population served. Conducts intakes and evaluations of clients. Participates in weekly meetings, case conferences, training and professional consultation as necessary. Conducts visits to homes, schools, or psychiatric facilities to help clients achieve their treatment goals. Participates, coordinates, and facilitates various clinical group activities including individual and family therapy, parenting education, support groups and self-help groups. Follow state laws regarding mental health issues and confidentiality. Maintains client files to level of requirements mandated in agency policy and completes documentation in a timely manner. Prepares correspondence and reports in connection with case requirements by legal and contracting entities, i.e., child protective services, probation, courts, Department of Mental Health, etc. Works collaboratively with members of the client's treatment team. Must be able to maintain positive working collaborative relationships with partner agencies and staff. Performs other job-related duties as directed by supervisor or director.
Qualifications for the Case Manager Must be enrolled, in good standing, and have completed at least 50% of required credits for approved master's degree program in social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling or a closely related field. Must have a minimum of two years of experience in home visitation, child protective services, case management, therapeutic services, or working with children 0-5. Compensation Range: $23.64 - $29.90 per hour Qualifications for the Social Worker Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling or a closely related field. At least three years or more experience in home visitation, child protective services, case management, therapeutic services, or working with children 0-5. Compensation Range: $68,493 - $76,024 annually.
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Application Deadline
8/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/1/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$49,171 - $76,024 Annually
$49,171 - $76,024 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time