School Social Worker

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School Social Worker
Compensation Range: $57-62/hour

Location: Englewood, CO; Onsite - School Setting

Position Summary
The School Social Worker provides a range of services for students who demonstrate difficulties with learning, academic achievement, social/emotional functioning, and behavior. Serve as a mental health service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Provide services based on a combination of problem-solving, consultative, and direct service models. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities - join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract length: School Year

Key Duties

• Participating in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Conducting social-emotional assessments and contributing to IEP and 504plans.
• Develop individual, group, or system-level interventions which improve identified problems or concerns, including academic, social/ emotional/ behavioral/ mental health needs as they relate to educational progress.
• Uses research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions, and collaborates with school personnel and parents in order to develop and modify student intervention strategies.
• Facilitates functional assessment of behavior (FBA) and designs/implements Behavior Intervention Plans as well as progress monitors intervention plans.
• Conducts, interprets, and implements student assessments which include record review, interview, observation, and standardized assessment.
• Administers and interprets norm-referenced and curriculum-based assessment measures.
• Participates in team-based follow-up activities to review student progress, analyze data, and modify individual interventions.
• Reviews school-wide assessment data to assist building staff in interpreting and designing school-wide interventions.
• Serve as liaison among district building(s), families, and community, and collaborate with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing meetings to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning, and reevaluation for students who require special education service/programs.
• Comply with Exceptional Student Services and district policies and procedures (i.e., Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
• Conduct suicide and threat assessments and develop/implement appropriate crisis intervention and safety plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Education

• Master's Degree or Higher in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: CO Special Services Provider Cert
• Must hold a Colorado Alternative, Provisional, or Professional Social Worker License with appropriate endorsements.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of counseling assignment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental needs of students.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.

Benefits

• Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs

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