School Social Worker- State Teacher II - Platte Valley Youth Services Center

School Social Worker- State Teacher II - Platte Valley Youth Services Center

Salary

$75,888.00 - $98,652.00 Annually

Location

Greeley, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IKA 02144 11/02/26

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OCYF - Platte Valley Youth Services Center

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

2200 O St. Greeley, CO. 80631

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Jazzma.Gamboa@state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below.

About the Division of Youth Services:

The work unit exists to provide academic, vocational, and other education-related services to youth in institutional facilities, to provide professional consultation to community programs which serve DYS youth, and to establish and maintain collaboration with other state and community agencies that provide or monitor education services. The position within the education work unit exists to provide, manage, and coordinate mental health support services, provide behavioral supports and interventions, special education mental health or social emotional assessments, provide facility based training and consultation regarding behavior or mental health supports within the school settings.

We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys

Description of Job

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Monday - Thursday 7am-4pm, Alternating Fridays 7am - 3pm

2200 O Street Greeley CO 80631

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

About the position:

This position supports all facets of the educational system to include students, school personnel, and the stakeholder community. The teacher II exists to provide the broad knowledge of school systems, educational law, curriculum and instruction, classroom and behavior management, models for working with diverse populations including people with disabilities, and models for consultation and school-based intervention, behavior management, and transition practice. Additionally this position fosters a safe school environment and addresses mental health and social issues that interfere with students' ability to access education successfully. Duties in this position include:

School-Based Multi-Tiered and Behavioral Systems Support :

This position includes school-based services in the form of:

• Social / emotional assessments
• Planning and collaboration with teachers regarding services and interventions
• Utilize the consultation model of services for teachers and administration
• Development of systems and data-tracking mechanisms for mental health progress monitoring and behavioral progress monitoring
• Planning and implementing psycho-educational groups during the school day in both a preventative and remediation model to targeted students for whom behavior is impacting learning
• Design and implementation school-based programs to promote a positive school climate in conjunction with the school administration team.
• Utilize social work training and skills to remedy barriers to learning by providing evidence based supports to school personnel
• Development of behavioral intervention strategies either student specific or school-wide
• Lead and train others to facilitate restorative justice circles within the school environment
• Participate in conflict resolution and anger management as necessary in the school
• Facilitates the functional behavioral analysis process and development of behavior intervention plans for students
• Supports internal and external Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) systems
• Participates in appropriate MDTs

Culture and Collaboration:

This position collaborates to develop and assist in implementing supports for students with:

• Facility-based education staff, Behavioral Mental Health Partners, Assessment Specialists, Client Managers
• Consult with facility (including clinical & behavior mental health staff) and school staff regarding the implementation of research-based interventions for students experiencing mental health and/or behavioral related concerns/issues as appropriate: which may involve modification recommendations of the classroom environment
• Develop relationships with facility transition workers and assist with education transitions for youth
• Develops and implements behavioral plans to create cohesive support plans between the education and milieu environments.

Special Education Assessment and Supports:

This position supports the special education team by:

• Participate in and help with the regularly scheduled team meetings
• Consults with other team members when determining necessary formal and informal behavioral and related service assessments
• Prepares social developmental histories for initial or re-evaluation meetings
• Participates in Manifestation Determination and Crisis Response Team meetings
• Provides related services articulated on Individualized Education Programs and assist in co-teaching affective needs classes
• Support 504 obligations of the school

Training / Communication and Other Duties as Assigned:

• Maintain direct and ongoing communication with supervisor to bolster ongoing mental health support, services, and interventions within all DYS commitment facilities.
• Identify and report special education program/systemic strengths and limitations to supervisor.
• Participate in program development activities
• Train stakeholders on topics related to school social work services as well as assigned committees designed to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Additional school based supports may include, but not limited to, interdisciplinary team problem solving, intervention plan development, school improvement planning, prevention services, teach or support affective education classes, school-related concerns such as academic achievement, bullying, harassment, misbehavior, or underachievement, and family issues

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. YOU MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO BE GIVEN CREDIT FOR IT. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS ON TIMELINES TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION - ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED AND ALL TRANSCRIPTS MUST HAVE SCHOOL NAME, YOUR NAME, AND ALL PAGES- THIS IS THE FIRST EVALUATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS*

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment

Current, valid Professional Teacher license issued by the Colorado Department of Education

AND

Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Substitutions:

Academic Teaching Assignments only:

Current, valid Colorado Adult Basic Education Authorization will substitute for the Colorado Professional Teacher license.

Substitutions:

All Teaching Assignments:

Current, valid Interim Teacher license, or Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization will substitute for the Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher license.

Special Qualifications:

• a current and Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License: School Social Worker, School Psychologist OR School Counselor, or allowable substitution.

Substitution- Allowable substitutions for the CDE license:

• Current and valid Colorado DORA license from the list below (see senate bill 23-004)
• Psychologist license (LP)
• Social Worker license (LSW or LCSW which is one step above a LSW)
• Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Addiction Counselor (CADC)

Preferred Qualifications:

• School social worker experience of 2 or more years
• Experience working with at risk youth
• Experience with 504s
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience collaborating across complex systems
• Understanding of trauma-responsive/restorative environments
• Masters Degree in related
• Trauma-Informed practices and knowledge as it applies to at risk populations and classroom instruction
• Project-based learning experience
• Experience with special needs populations
• Relevant State Experience

Conditions of Employment:

• full background check and reference check required

• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

• Disclose that information on the application.

• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

• Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

• Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

• A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

• You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review

• After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

• Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

• If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

• Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights:

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal form here.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

• By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or

• Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

• Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or

• Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact Jazzma.Gamboa@state.co.us

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

• CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

• This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

• We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Support For Your Application: Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

• If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

01

Please list the endorsements on your CDE licensure or how you are meeting requirements with substitutions.

02

A condition of employment requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this condition?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your experience working with at-risk youth. Including the number of years of experience and what your roles were, and the educational setting/ settings. Lastly, what are key elements of an effective learning experience for these youth?

04

Describe your experience managing a caseload of youth and working with general education and special education teachers, parents, or other stakeholders.

05

Please indicate the number of years of professional teaching experience or the number of years of professional experience in your field related to this position.

06

The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

• This information is available to me and I have read this information
• I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

07

Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a Veteran requesting Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of DD214. And Copy of disability letter if Disabled Veteran.

• Yes
• No

09

If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Your application may be considered incomplete if you do not provide this information. An incomplete application may not move forward in the Selection process. If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).

10

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position.

Required Question

Employer State of Colorado

Address See the full announcement by clicking

the "Printer" icon located above the job title

Location varies by announcement, Colorado, --

Website https://careers.colorado.gov/