Social Worker, Looking Ahead Program- Los Angeles

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Social Worker for the Looking Ahead program to support the mental health and wellness of child actors and their families in professional tv, film and theater productions. Social worker will work with youth (ages 9-18), young adults, their families and various industry stakeholders in service of program mission to support professional child actors with navigating the unique challenges of the entertainment industry and in making successful transitions to adulthood.

This is currently a hybrid position with the requirement of working a minimum of 2 full days a week in our Los Angeles office. The Entertainment Community Fund reserves the right to increase the required number of in-office days per week at their discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The social worker will provide supportive counseling to youth, alumni and parents of program members, and will maintain a case load of program clients. Social worker will also provide counseling services and crisis intervention to youth and occasionally adult entertainment professionals in film, tv and theater productions. The social worker will also be responsible for developing curriculum and facilitating training and workshops for youth in the industry, as well as industry stakeholders such as Assistant Directors, Showrunners, Studio teachers, Agents and Managers and others. In supporting the needs of clients and families, the social worker will utilize both internal and external community resources to support interventions. Social worker will also provide event coverage and facilitation for program enrichment events such as a monthly leadership meeting, as well as monthly social and community service events such as laser tag, movie nights volunteering. Where necessary, social worker will also assist young performers and their families in creating educational plans for current schooling options and post-secondary endeavors. The social worker will collaborate and work closely with fellow Looking Ahead team members and larger social service colleagues and will work to develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with industry stakeholders in support of programs mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited School of Social Work or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with youth in a mental health, educational, treatment center or enrichment program.
• Demonstrates strong clinical and engagement skills.
• Excellent presentation skills both in person and virtually.
• Experience with assessing and treatment of suicidal ideation and crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Experience assessing and treating eating disorders, bullying, family conflict.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and other agencies.
• Self-motivated, able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal direction.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work irregular hours, including two to three evenings per month and potentially one Saturday or Sunday per month.
• Ability to attend and participate in, with or without reasonable accommodation, a range of indoor and outdoor physical activities (e.g. paintball, laser tag, amusement parks and beach volleyball) in order to sufficiently supervise the program participants.

PREFERRED QUALITIES

• Current LCSW license in California.
• Minimum two years’ experience with vocational/educational/career counseling of youth ages 9-18. Additional vocational, educational or career services with adults is highly desired.
• Knowledge of CSU/UC and community college systems.
• Previous experience in after-school programming or summer camp.
• Experience and/or understanding of entertainment industry.
• Two years of relevant event planning work experience.
• Available to conduct groups, seminars or training during the evenings as needed.
• Comfortable with public speaking skills and interest in further developing those skills.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

This is a full-time salaried position based in the Entertainment Community Fund’s Western Region offices in Hollywood. The Entertainment Community Fund offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health plans, dental plan, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and Wage Works commuter benefit or paid parking, depending on location.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with licensure type and years of experience. The salary range for candidates who hold an MSW is between $67,500 - $71,826. The salary range for candidates who hold an LCSW is between $75,063 - $76,826. Internships, volunteer work, and gaps in employment will not be counted towards years of experience.

TO APPLY

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We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND

The Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services.

For more about the Entertainment Community Fund, please visit: www.entertainmentcommunity.org.

The Entertainment Community Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Built into the value statement of the Entertainment Community Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all. We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.