School Social Worker (State Teacher II) - Grand Mesa Youth Services Center Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4821746) Apply  School Social Worker (State Teacher II) - Grand Mesa Youth Services Center Salary $73,656.00 Annually Location Grand Junction, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IKA 05416 01/21/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OCYF - Grand Mesa Youth Services Center Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 360 28th Road Grand Junction, CO 81501 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information isaac.phelps@state.co.us Type of Announcement The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job Summary of this position: This position supports all facets of the educational system to include students, school personnel, and the stakeholder community. This position exists to provide the broad knowledge of school systems, educational law, curriculum and instruction, classroom and behavior management, models for working with diverse populations including people with disabilities, and models for consultation and school-based intervention, behavior management, and transition practices. This position fosters a safe school environment and addresses mental health and social issues that interfere with students' ability to access education successfully. Specific duties include: School-Based Multi-Tiered and Behavioral Systems Support + Social / Emotional Assessments + Planning and collaboration with teachers regarding services and interventions + Utilize the consultation model of services for teachers and administration + Develop of systems and data-tracking mechanisms for mental health progress monitoring and behavioral progress monitoring + Planning and implementing psycho-educational groups during the school day in both a preventative and remediation model to targeted students for whom behavior is impacting learning + Design and implement school-based programs to promote a positive school climate in conjunction with the school administration team. + Utilize social work training and skills to remedy barriers to learning by providing evidence based supports to school personnel + Develop behavioral intervention strategies either student specific or school-wide + Lead and train others to facilitate restorative justice circles within the school environment + Participate in conflict resolution and anger management as necessary in the school + Facilitate the functional behavioral analysis process and development of behavior intervention plans for students + Support internal and external Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) systems + Participation in appropriate MDTs Culture and Collaboration + Facility-Based Education Staff, Behavioral Mental Health Partners, Assessment Specialists, Client Managers + Behavioral health staff and clinical director to consult with facility (including clinical & behavior mental health staff) and school staff regarding the implementation of research-based interventions for students experiencing mental health and/or behavioral related concerns/issues as appropriate: which may involve modification recommendations of the classroom environment + Develop relationships with facility transition workers and assist with education transitions for youth Special Education Assessment and Supports + Participating in and helping with the regularly scheduled team meetings. + Consults with other team members when determining necessary formal and informal behavioral and related service assessments. + Prepare social developmental histories for initial or re-evaluation meetings. + Participate in Manifestation Determination meetings, Crisis Response Team meetings. + Provide related services articulated on Individualized Education Programs and assist in co-teaching affective needs classes. + Support 504 obligations of the school. Training/Communication and Other Duties as Assigned + Maintain direct and ongoing communication with supervisor to bolster ongoing mental health support, services, and interventions within all DYS commitment facilities. + Identify and report special education program/systemic strengths and limitations to supervisor. + Participate in program development activities + Train stakeholders on topics related to school social work services as well as assigned committees designed to ensure continuous quality improvement. + Additional school based supports may include, but not limited to, interdisciplinary team problem solving, intervention plan development, school improvement planning, prevention services, teach or support affective education classes, school-related concerns such as academic achievement, bullying, harassment, misbehavior, or underachievement, and family issues Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Applicants must meet all of the requirements listed below AND provide all supporting documents to move forward in the selection process. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: + Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment. + CDE license for School Social Worker: + Two (2) years of professional experience in the specialty area of the work assignment. The work experience must be specifically documented on your application to determine if qualified or your application maybe rejected. Substitutions: + There are no substitutions for the required education or required experience. + Allowable substitutions for the CDE license: + Valid Certified School Social Work Specialist certification (C-SSWS)ORvalid Colorado DORA-issued LSW or LCSW license and verification of the coursework requirement detailed listed on theCDE website (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/ssprequirements) , for School Social Worker (ages 0-21). Preferred Candidates will possess the following qualifications: + Strong organizational and time management skills. + Experience developing, implementing, and/or monitoring educational programming, standards-based curriculum, and trauma-responsive/restorative environments. + Emotional intelligence. + Experience with at-risk youth + Relevant years of State service experience Highly Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Colorado Academic Standards for K-12 education. + Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. + Attention to detail. + Ability to build relationships with stakeholders. + Strong decision-making skills and follow through. + Ability to positively and professionally interact with administrators, staff, parents, clients, community members and the judicial system. + Excellent oral communication skills. + Ability to collaboratively problem solve, ask for and use feedback, and create positive culture and climate. Conditions of Employment: + Full Background. CDHS employees: Direct contact with vulnerable persons, CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License Verification (if applicable), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services Only). For those with direct contact with children: Trails check, For those with direct contact with adults at the Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, and Veterans Community Living Centers: CAP. + Must travel to training events and shadowing events in Denver area and other state facilities + Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas. + Must be able to pass Escape and Evade + Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence. + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. + The Diana Screen®, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules. Supplemental Information How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) Need help with your application? Click here. The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process) For additional recruiting questions, please contactisaac.phelps@state.co.us About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans + Medical and dental health plans + Employer supplemented Health Savings Account + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave + BenefitHub state employee discount program + Employee Wellness program MotivateMe + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more + Remote work arrangements for eligible positions *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans. Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement. We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado. Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy. Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe) Toll Free Applicant Technical Support The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. If not, please state "N/A". 02 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 03 If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience). 04 Do you have a Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher Special Services Provider license with an endorsement in School Social Work? + Yes + No 05 Are you at least 21 years of age at the time of submitting this application? + Yes + No 06 What is your background in working with children who exhibit social/emotional challenges in a school or other setting? 07 Describe an IEP goal you would write to address a student with a serious emotional disability. 08 What is your experience with 504 plans? 09 Did you upload all your supporting documents, (i.e.) transcripts, DD-214 if applicable? + Yes + No 10 The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links. + This information is available to me and I have read this information. + I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.) 11 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email