School Social Worker Job at Laradon, Denver, CO

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  • Laradon
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Position : School Social Worker

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

Application Deadline: Until Filled

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

Starting Salary Range: * $65,000-$81,250 annually.

*The stated starting salary pay range for this position is meant to reflect a range of where a typical entry level candidate would start and is not meant to be all inclusive. Additional education and experience may result in a starting pay outside of the stated range.*

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  w orking 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:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
  • 401(k) + 4% Match
  • 9 Weeks of Paid School Breaks/Holidays and 100 Hours of Accrued Paid Time Off Annually
  • Bilingual Pay Differential
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Onsite Employee Counseling Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
  • EcoPass: Unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains for full-time employees
  • Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
  • Committee participation opportunities (DEIB/A, Employee Appreciation)
  • Development, job growth, and internal training
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
  • CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.

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:

  • Orientation
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • Incident Reporting
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Defensive Driving
  • Person Centered Training
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • QMAP
  • Professional Boundaries

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

  • Masters in Social Work with coursework in special education law and behavior intervention
  • Current Colorado Department of Education License for Special Service Provider, School Social Worker required.
  • 3 years of treatment-oriented experience.
  • Experience supporting children with special needs preferably in a school or day treatment setting.
  • Experience working with a multidisciplinary team preferred.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Monday to Friday,

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