School Social Worker: Student Well-Being & IEP Support

EDU Healthcare; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Professional resources

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

EDU Healthcare in Lakewood, CO is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being, working closely with families, educators, and support staff to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include counseling, behavior intervention plans, IEP/504 planning, collaboration with educators and administrators, liaison with community resources, and maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• MSW required with active state licensure as a School Social Worker.
• Experience in a school setting or with children preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to collaborate with educators, administrators, and families.
• Structured, school-based setting with evenings, weekends, and holidays off.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support services for students facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans to promote student success.
• Participate in IEP and 504 planning and meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to support student growth.
• Serve as liaison between schools, families, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with district and licensing requirements.

Skills

MSW

State licensure

Experience with students

Communication

Organizational skills

Advocacy

Collaboration with educators &Families

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

EDU Healthcare in Lakewood, CO is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being, working closely with families, educators, and support staff to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include counseling, behavior intervention plans, IEP/504 planning, collaboration with educators and administrators, liaison with community resources, and maintaining compliant documentation.