Social worker

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

Job summary

EDU Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker to provide support to students in the Thornton, Colorado area. The role focuses on addressing social-emotional, behavioral, and educational needs in collaboration with students, families, teachers, and administrators.

You will advocate for students, participate in IEP/504 planning, and help connect families with community resources in a structured school setting, with regular school holidays.

Qualifications

• MSW required and state licensure/certification as School Social Worker
• Experience working with children or in a school setting preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, and families
• Work in a 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 and strategies to promote student success
• Participate in IEP and 504 planning and meetings as needed
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to support student growth and well-being
• Serve as a liaison between schools, families, and community resources
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with district and licensing requirements

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Advocacy

Education

MSW

Job description

EDU Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker to provide support to students in the Thornton, Colorado area.

The Social Worker will work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and related service providers to address students social-emotional, behavioral, and educational needs.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Active state licensure or certification as a School Social Worker (per state requirements)
• Experience working with children or in a school setting preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, and families
• Work in a structured, school-based setting with evenings, weekends, and holidays off
• Join a therapist-owned organization that values your role and invests in your success
• Access to CEU reimbursement, professional resources, and ongoing development opportunities

Come join a therapist-owned organization that values your expertise and supports you throughout the school year. Be part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes student-centered care and strong provider relationships with EDU Healthcare. Come work in a structured, school-based setting with built-in school holidays collaborate closely with educators and support staff to make a direct impact on student success. Be part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes student-centered care and strong provider relationships.

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