School Social Worker

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job title: School Social Worker

Location: Denver CO

Salary:$35 - $42/hour

Job Type: Contract

Position Overview

The School Social Worker supports the social emotional and psychological well-being of high school students to ensure they can fully engage in their academic experience. This role provides counseling intervention and family support services while collaborating with educators and administrators to address barriers to student success.

The Social Worker develops individualized support plans delivers counseling services monitors student progress and ensures compliance with services mandated by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). This role also partners with families and community organizations to connect students with the resources needed to thrive academically socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Counseling

Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students social and emotional development
Develop individualized support plans and social-emotional goals for students
Monitor student progress and adjust intervention strategies as needed
Conduct crisis intervention and provide support for students at risk of harm to themselves or others

Evaluation & Intervention

Conduct student needs assessments and evaluations
Use formal and informal assessment tools observations and interviews to evaluate student progress
Collaborate with educators and administrators to determine appropriate services for students
Provide intervention strategies addressing behavioral emotional and academic barriers

IEP & Special Services Compliance

Ensure compliance with social-emotional services required in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Partner with Special Education staff to support implementation of IEPs 504 plans behavior intervention plans and safety plans
Maintain accurate documentation and service records

Family & Community Engagement

Build strong relationships with students families through communication meetings and home visits
Provide families with resources and referrals to community-based support services
Promote family engagement and support student success through collaborative partnerships

Collaboration & Consultation

Partner with teachers administrators and school leadership to support student well-being
Participate in multidisciplinary teams such as RTI or student intervention teams
Provide guidance on issues such as mental health behavior management attendance and crisis response

Attendance & Student Success Initiatives

Track student attendance and identify trends impacting engagement and academic progress
Lead collaboration with school leadership to develop strategies that support attendance goals
Implement proactive interventions for students experiencing attendance challenges

Program Development

Develop and implement school programs that support students social-emotional development
Evaluate effectiveness of student support programs and recommend improvements
Facilitate training for staff and families on topics related to student well-being and mental health

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with professional standards policies and ethical guidelines for school social work
Participate in professional development and ongoing training opportunities
Collaborate with colleagues to improve student support services and school culture
Maintain accurate records documentation and reporting systems

Qualifications

Required

Masters Degree inSocial Work (MSW)
Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider Licensewith Social Worker endorsement
Strong counseling crisis intervention and case management skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment

Preferred

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Previousschool social work experience
Spanish bilingual proficiency
Experience working with diverse student populations

Job title: School Social WorkerLocation: Denver COSalary:$35 - $42/hourJob Type: ContractPosition OverviewThe School Social Worker supports the social emotional and psychological well-being of high school students to ensure they can fully engage in their academic experience. This role provides couns...