School Social Worker (LCSW)

About 5280 Recovery High School:5280 is Colorado's only recovery high school—serving youth in recovery from addiction. 5280 is a public charter school authorized by Denver Public Schools that provides a high-quality learning environment within a substance-free community. It is a small school of roughly 100 students with an extremely strong and collaborative community of staff and students. We are casting a wide net for candidates and would love to hear from you if you believe you are a great fit!

5280 High School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of 5280 to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

Overview:

5280 High school is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and trauma-informed Social Worker to provide mental health support within our recovery high school community. As a recovery charter school committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we serve students who struggle with substance misuse, eating disorders, mental health disorders and other self-destructive behaviors. Our students in recovery from mental health primary, require additional assistance with emotional regulation, coping skills, safety, and crisis management. The ideal candidate will align with our mission to prioritize relationships and student well-being, working closely with the Recovery Team, special education team and general education teachers to support all students. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Evaluating students to determine their needs and the support options that can help them

• Document services and interventions provided 

• Referring students to community resources to help their specific situations

• Collaborating with other care providers to coordinate services

• Monitoring students mental health and overall well being  

• Maintaining records of treatments and services

• Providing talk therapy

• Responding to crisis situations

• Participate in the appropriate meetings such as MTSS and service plan meetings 

This job has the flexibility to be a part-time position.

• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of 5280 High School

• Hold a CDE endorsement in School Social Work

• Hold their Colorado Clinical Social Work license 

• Have a strong demonstration of success in working with diverse populations 

• Exhibit a growth mindset in the academic, social and behavioral success in all students

• Be patient, flexible and empathetic when working with students, families and colleagues

• Embrace diversity and inclusion

• Experience administering a variety of formal social and emotional evaluations

• Be passionate, creative and collaborative

• Value divergent thinking and a student-centered approach to education

• Background check and fingerprinting clearance