POSITION: School Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications: Master's or higher degree in social work or working toward certification requirements and able to attain an emergency temporary certification in School Social Work. Licensure Requirements: CDE License in School Social Work or a valid Colorado DORA-issued LSW or LCSW license.

WAGE: Salary: $46,247 - $60,131/year

BENEFITS: Medical/Vision/Dental/Life/A&D/FSA/PTO/Voluntary Supplemental Plans

DAYS/HOURS: 178 scheduled working days per school year, 8 hours/day. Schedule to be arranged with employer.

DUTIES: School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy. Essential Functions/Duties: Participating in special education assessment meetings as well as individual Educational Planning Meetings Working with those problems in a child's living situation that affect the child's adjustment in school. (home, school, and community) Preparing a social or developmental history on a child with a disability. Counseling (group, individual and/or family) Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies. Providing crisis intervention. Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success. Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management. Helping the child develop appropriate social interaction skills. Assisting the child in understanding and accepting self and others. Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment. Alleviating family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school & community. Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs. Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources. Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student's performance and behavior. Assessing students with mental health concerns. Developing staff in-service training programs. Assisting teachers with behavior management. Providing direct support to staff. Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs. Helping school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies. Advocating for new and improved community/school service to meet the needs of students and families. Helping the system respond effectively to each child's needs. Assist in developing and implementing educational programs for children for exceptional children Developing alternative programs for drop-outs, truants, delinquents, etc. Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect. Providing consultation regarding school law and school policy including IDEA and Section 504. Providing case management for students and families requiring multiple resources.

JOB LOCATION: Sterling, CO

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Open until filled.

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