Mental Health Advocate

Boulder Valley School District; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Valley School District seeks a Mental Health Advocate to provide prevention and intervention services for at-risk students. You will support student achievement, social-emotional development, behavior and crisis intervention, collaborating with families and staff to align with district goals.

The role focuses on middle level students and requires evening activities on occasion. The position offers 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) on a temporary basis through 05/21/2027, with an August start and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a major pertinent to the position requirements (Criminal Justice, Social Work, Education or Human Services).
• Minimum of one year experience working with at-risk families related to the above areas.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• English language proficiency (read, write, and speak).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to students with social/emotional and behavior concerns.
• Coordinate, strategize, advocate and implement strategies with district and school staff, students and parents to resolve behavioral/attendance concerns.
• Complete home/work visits as necessary and monitor progress of students.
• Plan and customize intervention strategies with school administration for students and develop behavior support plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and train staff on trauma-informed practices.
• Consult with staff to provide ongoing coaching on social emotional behavioral concerns and trauma-informed care.
• Prepare and submit school plans and reports; report information on achievement, attendance and behavior.
• Refer families to community resources and collaborate with community partners to support students, families, and staff.
• Participate in professional development on best practices for trauma-informed schools.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Education or Human Services Foundation

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling (preferred)

Job description

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Student Support And Services

Position Title:Mental Health Advocate

Position Start Date: Immediately

Position Type: Prof Tech

FTE: 1.0 - 40 Hours per week - Temporary through 05/21/2027

Work Schedule:190 Days - 12 Months - August

Salary Range 3:$72,087.00 - $108,131.00

Closing Date: September 1, 2026

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary:

This position provides prevention and intervention for at-risk students with academic growth, behavior and or truancy issues. Provide integral support to student achievement, social emotional/behavioral development, and crisis intervention. They will collaborate with families and consult with staff to improve student success while supporting the district policies surrounding its mission, vision and goals to support students completion of their education. This position will support middle level students.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services to students with social/emotional and behavior concerns. Coordinate, strategize, advocate and implement strategies with district and school staff, students and parents a resolution for behavioral/attendance concerns.
• Complete home/work visits as necessary, make appropriate school/community referrals and monitor progress of students.
• Plan and customize intervention strategies with school administration for students. Develop and consult with staff on creating and implementing behavior support plans.
• Completes risk assessments in accordance with district policies and train staff on completion of risk assessments and trauma informed practices.
• Consult with school staff and provide ongoing coaching and training related to social emotional behavioral concerns and trauma informed care.
• Compile and submit school plans and reports as required. Collect and report information on students achievement, attendance, and behavior.
• Refer families to community resources and organizations as appropriate and collaborate with community partners to provide supports for students, families, and staff.
• Participate in professional development on best practices in working with students with adverse childhood experiences and trauma informed schools/practices.
• Follow state legal requirements and district and building policies and procedures.
• Some evening activities and home visits.
• Train and assist staff in the implementation of policies and procedures dealing with abuse. Lead or participate as a member of the district crisis/trauma response teams.
• Oversee the Sources of Strength, EFFEKT and Kaiser programming in accordance with the City of Boulder's Substance Use and Education Awareness grant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major pertinent to the position requirements: Criminal Justice, Social work, Education or Human Services Foundation.
• Minimum of one year experience in: Working with at-risk families related to above mentioned areas.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English
  

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree with a major pertinent to the position requirements: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Written skills to produce and communicate goals and plans
• Relationship skills to work with families and partners to support kids

Salary Information:

Salary Placementvaries according to experience and education.

Salary Range 3: $72,087.00 - $108,131.00

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligibleemployees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html