School-Based Social Worker - Watkins, Colorado

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Job Description

A contracted Social Worker position is available, offering 20 hours per week (.5 FTE) in a school setting located in Watkins, CO. This role requires holding a valid Colorado School Social Worker (SSW) license and focuses on supporting students through a variety of mental health and educational support services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 504 Plans, including conducting meetings, completing evaluations, and updating plans to meet student needs
• Provide mental health counseling to students on the 504 caseload as well as those identified as at-risk or within the general education population
• Assist with suicide risk assessments, threat assessments, and crisis intervention to ensure student safety and well-being

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Current Colorado School Social Worker (SSW) license (required)
• Experience with 504 Plan case management, including coordinating meetings and completing evaluations
• Skilled in delivering mental health counseling and interventions in a school setting
• Ability to conduct thorough suicide/risk and threat assessments and respond effectively during crisis situations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with students, families, and school staff

Location:

• Watkins, Colorado

This contract role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students lives by fostering a safe and supportive educational environment while working part-time hours. The goal is to fill this position promptly to continue providing vital social work services within the school.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately to be considered for this important social worker position in Watkins, CO.

Compensation for this position ranges from $15.00 to $66.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.