Social Worker Trainee: Hands-On Casework Training

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Social Worker Trainee to assist in performing social casework under close supervision. The role focuses on identifying client needs, creating action plans, and guiding individuals toward housing, employment, and essential services.

You will engage with clients, families, and community resources while gaining hands-on training. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and the ability to provide documentation as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; English documentation as specified.
• Strong written and verbal communication essential.
• Ability to work under supervision in a training capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing social casework under close supervision and in a training capacity.
• Identifies and analyzes clients' needs for service; develops plans for resolving problems with clients.
• Assists clients in housing, money management, health care, citizenship, residence, employment and related issues.
• Assesses employment or training potential and helps clients overcome barriers to employment or training.
• Provides information to clients about local resources and helps them contact and utilize these resources.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Social Worker Trainee to assist in performing social casework under close supervision. The role focuses on identifying client needs, creating action plans, and guiding individuals toward housing, employment, and essential services.

You will engage with clients, families, and community resources while gaining hands-on training. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and the ability to provide documentation as requested.