School Social Worker (State Teacher II) Campus at Mount View Youth Services Center

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

• Social / Emotional Assessments
• Planning and collaboration with teachers regarding services and interventions
• Utilize the consultation model of services for teachers and administration
• Develop of systems and data-tracking mechanisms for mental health progress monitoring and behavioral progress monitoring
• Planning and implementing psycho-educational groups during the school day in both a preventative and remediation model to targeted students for whom behavior is impacting learning
• Design and implement school-based programs to promote a positive school climate in conjunction with the school administration team.
• Utilize social work training and skills to remedy barriers to learning by providing evidence based supports to school personnel
• Develop behavioral intervention strategies either student specific or school-wide
• Lead and train others to facilitate restorative justice circles within the school environment
• Participate in conflict resolution and anger management as necessary in the school
• Facilitate the functional behavioral analysis process and development of behavior intervention plans for students
• Support internal and external Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) systems
• Participation in appropriate MDTs

• Collaborate and consult with the Facility-Based Education Staff Behavioral Mental Health Partners Assessment Specialists Client Managers
• Collaborate with education and Behavioral Health Staff (BHS) regarding the implementation of research-based interventions for students experiencing mental health and/or behavioral related concerns/issues as appropriate: which may involve modification recommendations of the classroom environment
• Develop relationships with facility transition workers and assist with education transitions for youth
  
  
  

• Participating in and helping with the regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Consults with other team members when determining necessary formal and informal behavioral and related service assessments.
• Prepare social developmental histories for initial or re-evaluation meetings.
• Participate in Manifestation Determination meetings Crisis Response Team meetings and Best Interest Determination (BID) meetings
• Provide related services articulated on Individualized Education Programs and assist in co-teaching effective needs classes.
• 504 Site Coordinator

• Maintain direct and ongoing communication with supervisor to bolster ongoing mental health support services and interventions within all DYS commitment facilities.
• Identify and report special education program/systemic strengths and limitations to supervisor.
• Participate in program development activities
• Train stakeholders on topics related to school social work services as well as assigned committees designed to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Additional school based supports may include but not limited to interdisciplinary team problem solving intervention plan development school improvement planning prevention services teach or support affective education classes school-related concerns such as academic achievement bullying harassment misbehavior or underachievement and family issues

• Bachelors 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 exp.)
• And a current and Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License: School Social Worker OR School Psychologist OR School Counselor or allowable substition.

• There are no substitutions for the required education or required experience.

• Allowable substitutions for the CDE license:
  • Current and valid Colorado DORA license from the list below (see senate bill 23-004)
    • Psychologist license (LP)
    • Social Worker license (LSW or LCSW which is one step above a LSW)
    • Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
    • Addiction Counselor (CADC)

• 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
  
  
  

• 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 withadministrators staff parents clients community members and the judicial system.
• Excellentoral communication skills.
• Ability to collaboratively problem solve ask for and use feedback and create positive culture and climate.
• Willing to think outside the box
• Flexible and creative problem solver
  
  
  

• Be a minimum of 21 years of age with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
• Standard background check and reference check required
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Motor Vehicle Check (MVR check) required .
• Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License or an non-restricted U.S. Drivers License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
• Out-of-State Drivers License holders must obtain a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of employment start date.
• Must travel to training events and shadowing events in Denver area and other state facilities
• Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
• Must be able to pass Escape and Evade
• Current and Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License: School Social Worker OR School Psychologist OR School
• Diana Screen a sexual risk screening tool is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Divisions decision on whether a candidate is selected.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
  • Disclose that information on the application.
  • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
    
    
    

• Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use see resume or see attached.
• You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.

• Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.
• If listed answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

• Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing).