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Social Work Job Board
Welcome to the Department of Social Work job board! As we receive job postings from community partners they will be posted here. We’ve separated them by if a degree is required or not to help your search.
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Featured Posting
Opportunities to work at MSU Denver!
Epic Scholar Program Manager
Organization: MSU Denver- Trio Department
Location: Denver, Colorado- In person position
Salary: The minimum of the pay range for this position is $45,300. We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $47,300 – $56,650. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Additionally, Student Affairs has committed to tying our salaries to an understanding of a living wage. To that end, we will not pay less than $47,300.
Position Description:
As a part of Student Engagement and Wellness at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Center for Equity and Student Achievement (CESA) is committed to student safety and well-being by fostering a university community of integrity and respect. This position is integral to CESA, providing equity-minded, holistic support services and retention programming. This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation, planning, and execution of the Epic Scholars Program. The Epic Scholars Program provides retention services and support to students who are in former foster care, emancipated, unaccompanied youth, experienced formal kinship care, or court-appointed guardianship.
This position coordinates the applicable case management responses for Epic scholar students who experience challenges that may interfere with their retention and timely graduation. This position identifies and executes program assessments to ensure the performance of programs and initiatives to achieve strategic goals. This position supports and reports to the Associate Dean/Director of TRIO SSS. It engages directly with other professional staff across the institution daily to provide timely responses to various complex student needs and support program participants’ academic development and career readiness.
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Date Added to Job Board: 9/20/2024
Clinical Case Manager
Organization: MSU Denver- Counseling Center Office
Location: Denver, Colorado- Position is in-person., Some Alternative Work Arrangements (AWA) may be available.
Salary: We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $62,400 – $70,400. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
Position Description:
The Staff Social Worker position is a licensed clinical social worker responsible for providing case management, consultation, and clinical services to MSU Denver students. This position works collaboratively with other departments in the Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to enhance student retention and success.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of over 55% first generation students and over 45% students of color. Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
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Date Added to Job Board: 9/20/2024
No Degree Required
Organization: New Phase Navigation
Location: Denver, CO/ Remote
Salary: $21.35/hour
Position Description:
Complete a home assessment of current living situation, including layout of home, accessibility. Identify areas to increase safety and discuss with client and navigation team to explore viable interventions and solutions. Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including, but not limited to, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility and transferring. Empower clients to actively participate in decision-making regarding their care. Provide companionship and encourage activities that contribute to client’s
mental and physical well-being such as memory-building and outings. Assist with iADL tasks such as organization of mail, creation of budget of for bill payments, or maintaining calendars. Assist clients with transportation to and from appointments and other activities. Document in Electronic Health Record both clients updates and the assessment of client affect.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/11/2024
Organization: Optimal Hospice
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: Unpaid- Volunteer
Position Description:
The role of the volunteer is to spend time with patients, provide companionship and emotional support.
Each volunteer is a valuable member of the hospice team at Optimal Hospice Care, contributing to the delivery of quality services to individuals in our communities.
We offer flexible scheduling options for our volunteers, allowing you to contribute as many hours as you desire. It is required that all volunteers be certified and attend a specialized training program.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/25/2024
Organization: Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $17.49 Hourly
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs copying and printing of various documents such as flyers, banners, brochures, reports, training manuals and assembles printed copies into folders and binders.
- Sends proof of copying and printing work to requestors at different DCFS offices for finalization and notifies them when request is completed, tracks and files each request for future reference, and packs completed work for the offices for mailing or pick up. Ensures packed boxes are delivered by the moving company to the new work site and placed in the correct staff workstations.
- Checks furniture, chairs, cabinets, drawers, key locks and keyboard trays to ensure they are functioning properly and gathers all desk/cabinet keys, sorts and provides them to the manager.
- Generates cubicle labels with numbers and directional signs within the work area and pathways to various work areas.
- Assists in the walkthrough of the building, including checking ceiling, tiles, lighting fixtures, carpets (pre and post installation), walls, wiring and assists in the raising and lowering of furniture in workstation and noting for specific deficiencies.
- Processes 1060s requests for changes and modifications and follows up on pending issues such as collateral calls to ISD and furniture vendors
- Counts vacant workstations and offices at the various DCFS buildings and verifies items at all buildings with item control.
- Assists in completing a portion of the Monthly Management Report (MMR), Building Encumbrance and Vacancy Report and enters data into the Property Management Database.
- Assists in taking inventory of disaster preparedness items at DCFS offices annually.
- Assists with the coordination of acquiring Red Cross First Aid Facility Training and cross checks rosters to ensure they reflect correct information for trainee participants.
- Assists in drawing functional diagrams using Visio, password resets, gathering requirements (note takers) and updates tables in Excel.
- Conducts physical inventory of stock items, performs data entries related to stock items in Procurement Section, assists in shipping and receiving goods, verifies goods received for Procurement stockroom and records obsolete cellular devices and other returned items for disposition and recycling.
- Completes and maintains necessary forms to document salvaged items, assists in the disposition of furniture, office supplies and surplus items, helps pack boxes, prepares labels as required for storage, files stockroom documents, and relocates staff and their respective office supplies and equipment.
- Performs clerical duties including, but not limited to, creating files and spreadsheets, filling and retrieving files, scanning and uploading documents, communicates via electronic mail/telephone to staff, assists in preparing training materials, keeps the supply room in order and orders supplies, replenishes printer supplies, shreds confidential documents, types from plain or corrected copy, drafts or verbal instructions, such materials as reports, letters, rosters, schedules, etc.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/29/2024
Organization: Colorado Juvenile Arthritis summer camp
Location: Deckers, CO
Salary: Unpaid- Volunteer
Position Description:
We are currently recruiting volunteers for camp counselor positions for a Colorado Juvenile Arthritis summer camp for children ages 8-17. Our JA camps give kids with arthritis and related childhood rheumatic diseases the chance to make lifelong friends, gain a greater understanding of their own diagnosis, increase independence and self-confidence, and discover new skills and interests.
Those interested in volunteering can contact Caitie Dailey directly at [email protected]
Date Added to Job Board: 10/29/2024
Organization: Kyo
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: $20.50-$24.50 Hourly DOE
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide 1:1 play-based instruction to clients using techniques from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), as directed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in home, school, and community settings.
- Support clients and their families in achieving individualized and meaningful outcomes (for ex: learning to communicate their wants & needs, independently dressing themselves, or using coping strategies in place of challenging behaviors).
- Serve as the only Kyo employee in the work environment (home/school/community) responsible for the care of the client. Note: A responsible caregiver is also required to be present.
- Utilize safe & appropriate behavior management strategies when interacting with clients, some of whom may engage in physically challenging behavior(s).
- Utilize company-provided iPad for onsite data collection, and to report progress regarding client behavior with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and organization.
- Communicate clearly, respectfully and openly with all team members, clients, and clients’ parents/caregivers.
- Participate in team meetings and employee trainings.
- Provide accurate and consistent availability and communicate any upcoming changes.
- Comply with all company policies, including mandatory reporting of child health & safety concerns as described in the company’s employee handbook.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/31/2024
Degree Required
Organization: Denver Family Therapy Center
Location: 4891 Independence, Suite 165, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Salary: $50,000 annual salary
Position Description:
Provide direct treatment to clients (75% of the role), with the potential for remote and on-location therapy. Engage in supervision and administrative tasks (25% of the role). Maintain accurate treatment, attendance, and billing records. Collaborate effectively with the treatment team and external agencies.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or a related field. Unlicensed candidates are welcome to apply. Experience with couples and families and training in Family Systems Therapy are preferred. Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.
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Date Added to Job Board: 9/20/2024
Organization: Boulder County
Location: Boulder County, CO
Salary: $67,032.00 – $96,504.00 Annually
Position Description:
We’re looking for a skilled clinician who can empower families with culturally responsive, strength-based interventions, foster healing, growth, and resilience in children and families facing challenges, provide expert Therapeutic Family Time services, take on a key leadership role, mentoring staff and offering supervisory support.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your advanced clinical skills to make a lasting impact on families’ lives, utilize your cultural competencies to provide tailored, effective support, grow professionally in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Duties:
Champion family connections by facilitating therapeutic family time sessions, leveraging your skills to nurture positive interactions and support relational growth.
Mentor and inspire new family time caseworkers, sharing your knowledge and experience to enhance team capabilities and service quality.
Lead the implementation and refinement of practice models, ensuring culturally competent and trauma-informed approaches.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/11/2024
Organization: Families Forward Resource Center
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: $25,000, part-time
Position Description:
Provide case management, under the supervision of the housing director, to a small number of housing residents in a permanent supportive environment who have a history of trauma and live with chronic mental illness, chronic health conditions, physical disability and/or history of substance abuse. Duties include ongoing meetings with residents, securing and advocating for benefits and resources, providing transportation, problem solving, medication and money management and other services. Case management training will be provided. Clerical and supportive activities for Case Management team, including entering services into multiple data base platforms, benefit applications and other duties as assigned.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/25/2024
Organization: St. Francis Center
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: $23- $25 per hour, full time
Position Description:
The Data Specialist position supports FFRC’s leadership team, program staff, and evaluator in maintaining and managing the data systems at FFRC, and is responsible for identifying efficient ways to organize, store, and analyze data with attention to quality improvement efforts, meeting program performance goals, and addressing program staff concerns. The Data Specialists provides recommendations about the methods in which data is obtained from various sources, interprets patterns and trends for quality improvement, and examines efficiency of data systems.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, computer science, information technology, or relevant field, or current enrollment in a relevant bachelor’s degree program.
This position is a part time, 20 hours per week. Part-Time (20 hours/week) – future opportunity for Full Time with benefits depending on grant funding.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-person attendance three days a week, with two work-from-home days. Your schedule will be determined by the needs of your participants, and job requirements in which your calendar should reflect these days accordingly and shared with your supervisor.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/29/2024
Organization: St. Francis Center
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: $65,000 – $78,000
Position Description:
The Supportive Services Housing Director will oversee a Permanent Supportive Housing team implementing a Housing First approach. St. Francis Center operates 3 Permanent Supportive Housing projects with a 4th opening in 2025. Sites and programs may vary over time. The teams provide comprehensive case management services to people who are transitioning out of homelessness.
The Supportive Services Housing Director works independently as a dependable, competent, compassionate SFC Department Director and collaborates fully with SFC’s program staff and other service providers in the community to provide optimum coordination, communication, and continuity of services for residents and potential residents of the housing programs. The Director provides both clinically informed and performance focused supervision for the SFC Housing team and completes administrative tasks needed to assure that the housing program is operated in compliance with our contracts.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/29/2024
Organization: Boulder County Housing and Human Services
Location: Longmont, CO
Salary: $68,976 – $99,300 Annually
Position Description:
Boulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire a Family Time Caseworker-Lead.
About the Role: As part of the FIT team, you will be at the forefront of supporting families during open child welfare cases, reducing trauma, and empowering reunification efforts. In this fast-paced environment, you will coordinate and schedule family time, ensuring meaningful and supportive time for both children and their parents. You’ll also collaborate with other professionals to problem-solve complex situations, helping to address challenges and create solutions that prioritize family safety, well-being, and resilience.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/30/2024
Organization: Boulder County Housing and Human Services
Location: Boulder County, CO
Salary: $57,912 – $83,304 Annually
Position Description:
Boulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire a Bilingual Human Services Casework Family Integration Team. This role is a journey-level classification in the Human Services Caseworker series. They will performs a variety of human services professional duties within established guidelines.
The FIT team is a vibrant team where we cherish families and celebrate diversity, fostering an inclusive environment. We are dedicated to delivering top-tier support to families, recognizing that family time is vital for nurturing bonds and promoting resilience. As part of the FIT team, you’ll play a crucial role in reducing the trauma associated with out-of-home care placements, facilitating reunification in the most supportive environment, and empowering families to ensure safety and well-being. This position offers the unique opportunity to witness families flourish and thrive under your guidance and support.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/30/2024
Organization: Cheyenne County Department of Human Services
Location: Cheyenne County, CO
Salary: $20-$25 an hour
Position Description:
Position that requires social casework services for a variety of program areas such as child abuse and neglect, youth in conflict and adults unable to protect their own interests. May also provide services such as recruitment and supervision of foster and homes for placement of clients. The duties listed below are representative of this position, but do not necessarily include all duties that an individual in this position may be properly called upon to perform.
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Date Added to Job Board: 10/30/2024
Organization: USA Volleyball (USAV)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $55,000-$60,000
Position Description:
The Manager, SafeSport is a regular full-time salaried position reporting to General Counsel. This position’s primary role is to support Regions and Staff regarding SafeSport matters to include receiving, reporting and tracking complaints of abuse and misconduct, ensuring compliance and auditing activities are communicated, met and tacked, while also promoting education materials and raising the platform of athlete safety. Minimal travel may be required to annual meetings. Extended hours are to be expected to include some nights, weekends and holidays.
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Date Added to Job Board: 11/6/2024
Organization: Queer Asterisk
Location: Boulder and Denver locations
Salary: $60,000-$62,000 annual
Position Description:
Queer Asterisk empowers and nurtures the diverse ways of being that queer people embody by providing accessible counseling, education and community programs that uplift queer, trans and gender expansive lives. We envision a vibrant community that embraces authentic expression and transformation, where individuals with dynamic and intersecting identities can thrive. Queer Asterisk is a Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Queer Asterisk is seeking a fully-licensed Clinical Supervisor, who is dedicated to supporting emerging queer-affirming clinicians and shaping the future of mental health care in our community. We would prefer an LMFT , and will also consider LPC and LCSW candidates.
This hybrid position will join our Colorado-based outpatient counseling services team, responsible for providing queer and trans-affirming, strengths-based clinical supervision to approximately 15 counseling trainees and/or provisionally-licensed counselors on a weekly basis. In addition, this position may provide direct counseling services to a caseload of approximately 10 clients. Queer Asterisk focuses on compassionate mental health care through a contemplative, social justice counseling lens. We are a multicultural team who seeks to center QTBIPOC experiences (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Professionals who identify within those communities reflect the clients we serve and are highly encouraged to apply.
Our clinical team serves youth, adults, relationships and families of all configurations, at our Boulder and Denver locations and across Colorado via telehealth.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter which details your interest and qualifications for this role to [email protected] by November 25th, 2024.
Date Added to Job Board: 11/6/2024
Organization: Wellpath
Location: Brighton, CO
Salary: $37.29 – $43.66 an hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical services to persons served in compliance with policies and relevant professional standards, including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Complete relevant clinical documentation, including clinical service reports and mental health treatment records, in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide consultation services to institutional staff, including screening committees and psychiatric staff, regarding the mental status and management of persons served.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and specialized clinical services and/or program development activities.
- Maintain accountability for services provided through participation in the Quality Improvement program and timely and accurate recording of activities.
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Date Added to Job Board: 11/6/2024
Organization: Boulder County Department of Human Services
Location: Boulder County, CO
Salary: $57,912 – $83,304 Annually
Position Description:
Boulder County Department of Human Services is seeking a dynamic Family Time Caseworker to join our Family and Children’s Services Division. We’re looking for a skilled individual who can:
- Empower families with culturally responsive, strength-based interventions.
- Foster healing, growth, and resilience in children and families facing challenges.
- Provide Family Time services.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Apply your skills to make a lasting impact on families’ lives.
- Utilize your cultural competencies to provide tailored, effective support.
- Grow professionally in a dynamic, supportive environment.
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Date Added to Job Board: 11/26/2024
Organization: New Phase Navigation
Location: Denver, CO / Remote
Salary: $26.78/hr
Position Description:
At New Phase Navigation, we believe that mind, care, and community have an equal part in building partnerships with our clients and community. The Case Manager is part of a dynamic team at New Phase Navigation and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless coordination of care for individuals facing health transitions. This role requires a blend of leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
The Case Manager oversees the integration of psychosocial assessments of counselors and caregivers, shaping a comprehensive plan of care that empowers individuals and families as they continue on their health journeys.
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Date Added to Job Board: 12/12/2024