School Social Worker-LCSW

Job Description

Job Description

Position : School Social Worker

Location :   Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO

Application Deadline : Continuous hiring

Schedule : 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

Starting Salary Range :

• $70,000-$92,500 annually.

Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 75 years. We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our legacy forward.

If you genuinely care about providing youth and / or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and / or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

We are seeking a School Social Worker to support the Laradon School. Reporting to the School Director, this role will support Laradon’s mission by working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide mental health and behavioral services that strengthen student skills and decrease barriers to learning. Provides support to classrooms, students, and their families.

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities :

Provide school-based counseling services to Laradon students in one on one and group settings.

Develop and implement affective education student groups.

Collaborate with student families, school, and district teams in the development of Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and behavior intervention plans (BIP).

Administer, score, and interpret social emotional / behavioral assessments and gather developmental histories for IEPs.

Plan, organize and produce school wide programs that promote positive student behaviors and school culture.

Maintain records and complete documentation according to Laradon procedures, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) rules.

Provide consultation and support to classrooms regarding mental health, trauma informed care and behavioral interventions.

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position :

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following :

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace :

Our commitment to you once you get here :

Our DEIB / A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff / employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities / disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values :

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment

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