Social Worker Job Listing at MH Staffing in Colorado Springs, CO (Job ID 303830)

Description

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced, licensed social worker who wants to make a difference in students' daily lives? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a full-time School-Based Special Education Social Worker for the 2026-27 school year. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support students with disabilities, working alongside educators, families, and school staff to help students succeed. Candidates with school experience will be given priority.

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, on a school-year schedule
• Setting: Onsite, school-based, special education
• Resources: Access to therapy materials, assessment tools, school computers and printers, and a school email address
• Assignment length: Through the end of the 2026-27 school year (late May)
• Start date: Immediate
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide school social work services to students receiving special education services, including individual and group support
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development
• Take part in IEP meetings and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and school staff to support student success
• Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety and next steps
• Connect students and families with community resources
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Colorado school social worker license
• Relevant social work experience
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working onsite in a school setting
• Working with students with disabilities and a range of social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, families, and administrators
• Working a defined school-year assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• School-based experience (given priority)
• Experience with IEP meetings and special education processes
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
• Experience collaborating with school teams on student support plans
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Crisis prevention or de-escalation training

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a School Social Worker, Special Education Social Worker, School Counselor, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, or Child and Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Use your license in a hands-on school setting with a consistent weekday schedule
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of educators and specialists
• Full school-year assignment with a clear start and end
• Work alongside school teams who value your expertise
• Evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful school-based social workers are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students and families quickly, document clearly, collaborate well with school teams, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your license type, your years of experience, and any school-based or special education experience. Know someone great? Refer a colleague and earn a referral bonus.

The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.