Social Worker

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

About this job: Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of students and their families and to maximize academic functioning. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes. T he salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources page.

Requirements

Master's Degree - Area of Expertise - Social Work - Required
One (1+) plus years depending on specific assignment, experience working with families, including the administration of developmental and family assessments - Required
Valid driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage, and an acceptable driving record for the past three years - Required
Colorado Department of Education Professional, Provisional or Type VI Temporary Special Service Provider License- Professional, Provisional or Type VI Temporary - Social Worker - Required
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree - Licensed Clinical Social Work Preferred (LCSW) - Preferred
Previous school social work experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

Respond to referrals and or reported cases from teachers, administrators, other school personnel, parents, students, self, and community agencies (Department of Human Services).
Provide individual casework/case management/counseling to students and parents to alleviate conditions, which interfere with the students’ learning.
Provide assistance and or referral students, families, or staff regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.
Gather information, investigate and interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
Serve as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
Create, organize and update case history records and prepare reports, according to deadlines.
Counsel parents with concerns or problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.
Refer clients to community resources for services such as assessment services to go and how to apply.
Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.
Develop and review service plans in consultation with students, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.