The State of Colorado's Department of Revenue is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to provide critical support across all facets of the educational system. You will work directly with students, school personnel, and the broader community, applying your knowledge of school systems, educational law, and models for working with diverse populations. Your primary mission will be to foster a safe school environment and address mental health and social issues that impede students' access to education.
What You'll Do
- Provide school-based multi-tiered and behavioral systems support, including social/emotional assessments, planning with teachers, and developing data-tracking mechanisms.
- Utilize a consultation model of services for teachers and administration.
- Plan and implement psycho-educational groups during the school day in both preventative and remediation models.
- Design and implement school-based programs to promote a positive school climate.
- Develop behavioral intervention strategies either student-specific or school-wide.
- Lead and train others to facilitate restorative justice circles within the school environment.
- Facilitate the functional behavioral analysis process and development of behavior intervention plans for students.
- Collaborate and consult with Facility-Based Education Staff, Behavioral Mental Health Partners, Assessment Specialists, and Client Managers.
- Serve as the 504 Site Coordinator and provide special education assessment and supports, including preparing social developmental histories and participating in team meetings.
- Provide related services articulated on Individualized Education Programs and assist in co-teaching effective needs classes.
- Maintain direct and ongoing communication with supervisor to bolster ongoing mental health support.
- Train stakeholders on topics related to school social work services.
- Participate in program development activities and assigned committees for continuous quality improvement.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in the specialty area of the work assignment (i.e., working in a school with youth or content/industry related experience).
- A current and valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License: School Social Worker OR School Psychologist OR School Counselor.
- Allowable substitutions for the CDE license: Current and valid Colorado DORA license: Psychologist license (LP), Social Worker license (LSW or LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Addiction Counselor (CADC).
Nice to Have
- School social worker experience of 2 or more years.
- Experience working with at-risk youth.
- Experience with 504s.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience collaborating across complex systems.
- Understanding of trauma-responsive/restorative environments.
- Relevant years of State service experience.
- Masters Degree in related field.
- Related licensure.
- Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards for K-12 education.
- Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong decision-making skills and follow through.
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with administrators, staff, parents, clients, community members and the judicial system.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with Facility-Based Education Staff, Behavioral Mental Health Partners, Assessment Specialists, Client Managers, and facility transition workers.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Colorado.
This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
