Part-Time Social Worker

Social Worker

Leveraging Equal Access Program (LEAP), is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our team is creative, extraordinary, dynamic, and committed to making a positive impact on the developmentally disabled community.

We are hiring a part-time Social Worker. Location - We are seeking applicants only located in the San Gabriel/Pomona area Part Time (approx. 20 hrs per week) Hybrid with Travel

Reports to:

LEAP Director

As a Social Worker at LEAP, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities and their home providers. This is a part-time position at our San Gabriel/Pomona location, designed to provide clinical case management and ensure continuity of care. We're seeking a compassionate, skilled professional who thrives in a collaborative and flexible environment. Clinical supervision for ASWs is available.

Responsibilities

• Carry a small caseload, providing assessment, service planning, coordination, and follow-up.
• Conduct home and community visits as needed to monitor individual well-being and service effectiveness.
• Offer clinical support including psychoeducation, advocacy, mediation, and crisis intervention.
• Ensure all documentation and contact logs meet legal, regulatory, and internal policy standards.
• Perform comprehensive needs assessments and connect individuals to appropriate services such as healthcare, outpatient programs, recreational resources, and other community supports.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external providers, including LEAP Consultants, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervision when applicable.
• Maintain compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality laws, and professional boundaries at all times.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly skilled in de-escalation techniques, crisis response, and assessing safety risks for individuals with complex behavioral health needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams, fostering trust and teamwork across systems of care.
• Maintains confidentiality, exercises sound judgment, and upholds ethical standards in all interactions, including the handling of sensitive and protected information.
• In-depth knowledge of community-based services and public systems, including SSI, Medi-Cal, APS, CPS, DDS, Regional Centers, Medical Centers, transportation agencies, and the legal/forensic programs.
• Well-versed in behavioral health laws and ethical frameworks, including mandated reporting requirements and the NASW Code of Ethics.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Setting:
  Hybrid role; combination of remote work and in-person visits within the El Monte, Foothill, and Pomona areas of Los Angeles County.
• Travel:
  Requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel locally for home and community visits.

Education & Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university is required.
• LCSW or ASW (registered with the BBS) required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in case management, behavioral health, or developmental disability services.
• Experience working with Regional Centers, supported living providers, or similar systems strongly preferred.
• Experience providing therapy, crisis intervention, or clinical case management is highly valued.