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Job Opportunities
Student Support Services/School Social Worker
- Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students’ learning experience.
- For more information and to apply, click here
St. Francis Center | Multiple Positions Available
- Employment Case Manager: The Case Manager works closely with individuals in the Employment Services Programs. Case managers provide comprehensive services to address client’s immediate needs and assist with planning for long term self-sufficiency. For more information and to apply, click here
- Starbucks Outreach Worker: St. Francis Center seeks a Starbucks Outreach Worker to provide comprehensive outreach services to community members experiencing homelessness within select Starbucks stores and a nearby vicinity of those stores. In addition, this position will educate and train store staff on best practices and community resources. For more information and to apply, click here
- Housing Placement Case Manager: This position works with 2 different housing oriented programs in the Social Services Dept. – Rapid Resolution and ESG Homelessness Prevention. Rapid Resolution is a short-term intervention designed to give one time financial assistance and case management for guests who need short term support to attain a stable housing situation. For more information and to apply, click here
Adult Services Clinical Pre-Doctoral Student Placement | Mental Health Center of Denver
- For more information and to apply, click here
Summit County Government | Multiple Positions Available
- Benefits Case Manager: The Benefits Case Manager manages job duties within the Economic Security Unit. Case Managers determine eligibility; provide referrals, and education, and many other client centered services using various computer systems and County, State and Federal standards of practice. For more information and to apply, click here.
- Child and Adult Protection Caseworker: The Caseworker position provides initial screening and assessment for services and assesses clients for safety. Duties of this position include initial assessment and referral; interacting with families, assisting clients with navigating the system and recording documentation or providing support in community. For more information and to apply, click here.
- Peer Mentoring Specialist Youth & Family Services: This position reports directly to the Department Manager of Youth & Family Services. The position is responsible for providing the implementation of a newly created Peer Mentoring Program. This position will also assist in the facilitation of trusted adult trainings in the community to promote youth health and wellbeing. The Peer Mentoring Specialist will work directly with The Health Promotion Specialist and the Communities that Care Coalition. For more information and to apply, click here
Medical Case Manager (Multiple Positions Available) | Colorado Health Network
- The Medical Case Manager purpose is to provide individualized, comprehensive case management and advocacy services to people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Denver (Bilingual Preferred): https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=15813&clientkey=F8CF73C607E1FCBE325F79BAC22B2377
- Fort Collins: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=16208&clientkey=F8CF73C607E1FCBE325F79BAC22B2377
- Colorado Springs: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=16269&clientkey=F8CF73C607E1FCBE325F79BAC22B2377
Imagine! | Multiple Positions Available
- Summer Camp Counselor (Helper Role, Great for Undergraduate Students): If you enjoy being part of a team, working with kids and teenagers, exploring your community and having fun, this position may be a good fit for you! Our School Age Services department works with students with disabilities during after school hours, school closure days and over the summer – similar to a summer day camp environment. An ideal employee is patient, kind, responsible and willing to be a little silly. For more information and to apply, click here
- Case Manager: Provides Case Management to an assigned case load. Develops and implements an Individualized Plan (IP).Coordinates and monitors the implementation of services/supports written in the IP. Assists clients and families in acquiring services and supports. Maintains regulatory compliance; this includes ensuring documentation is completed to maintain ongoing funding for services for clients on case load. For more information and to apply, click here
- Nurse Case Manager: Coordinates inclusive health care and community-based services, home visits, assessments and caregiver education for an assigned caseload. Independently develops, implements, and evaluates adequate care plans in a community setting, while working with other health care providers and agencies to integrate care. Provides quality leadership and oversight to caregivers providing direct care in the community. Works in close association with all members of the Imagine! Services team to ensure the delivery of high quality, medical services. For more information and to apply, click here
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Provides therapy services to clients with co-occurring neurological disabilities and mental health concerns. Works in close association with an interdisciplinary team to ensure that the goals and objectives of each client are met. Maintains quality of services and ensures services are provided in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. For more information and to apply, click here
Colorado Society for Clinical Social Work – MSW Student Opportunity
Seeking two macro MSW students who are passionate about policy and social work legislation. Work as a team under the leadership of Jean Greenburg. For consideration, turn in a paragraph highlighting the reason for your interest in the role and your own interest in policy and legislation as it relates to the social work profession. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your paragraph to Bethany Raab at [email protected]
Social Work Events
2022 Social Work Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony
Monday, March 14, 2022 from 7 PM to 9 PM
Zoom link provided up on registration
Please join us for the 2022 Social Work Month Celebration & Awards Ceremony, co-hosted by the National Association of Social Workers – CO Chapter, the Colorado Society for Clinical Social Workers, the Colorado School Social Work Association, & the Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium!
Click here for more information and to register for event
Social Work Licensure Event
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Virtual – https://msudenverswk.zoom.us/my/drannsullivan
There will be a presentation on National Association of Social Work membership and licensure, followed by a Q&A session. Bring all of your questions on these topics and get answers from an expert. Sponsoring organization: Student Association of Social Work
SAVE THE DATE: 13th Annual Palliative Care Social Work Conference
Friday, April 18, 2022
Resilience in health care professionals means improved care for patients and their families. Based on conference evaluation feedback, all sessions are related to resilience and trends important for palliative care social workers and other allied health professionals to learn.
For more information, visit https://www.msudenver.edu/social-work/special-events/pcswk-conference/
Other March Events
Eating Disorders in Diverse Communities
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 11 AM to 12 PM
Virtual – Microsoft Teams (click below to register and get the link)
It is estimated that up to thirty million people in the United States suffer with an Eating Disorder. These are not restricted to persons from majority culture as they do impact different ethnicities at similar rates. These disorders could consume much of a person’s time in thinking about food; planning what to eat or not eat; when to eat; and weight management through food restrictions, compulsive exercising, or other secret ways to feel in control of one’s body. This workshop will help to provide understanding on the development of eating disorders and offer healthy strategies for coping or providing support to those who struggle with them.
Click here for more information and to register for the event
Trauma and Interpersonal Relationships
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 2 PM to 3 PM
Virtual – Microsoft Teams (click below to register and get the link)
Persons who have had traumatic events in the past or who may be currently experiencing trauma may find it very challenging to have stable and fulfilling interpersonal relationships. They may encounter unexpected and profound emotions that are difficult to regulate and that contribute to chronic feelings of emptiness and unhappiness. This workshop will provide the opportunity to understand trauma and its impact on relevant aspects of your lives as well as techniques for effective coping and life management.
Click here for more information and to register
Mindfulness for Latinx Students
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 4 PM to 5 PM
Virtual – Microsoft Teams (click below to register and get the link)
Latinx students often face many challenges with adjusting to the university environment. This workshop will provide a safe space to identify and obtain support for these challenges through mindfulness techniques.
Click here for more information and to register for the event
A Different World: Responding to the Needs of BIPOC Students
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 4 PM to 5 PM
Virtual – Microsoft Teams (click below to register and get the link)
This virtual process workshop is open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) who are looking for opportunities to find community, process experiences, and deepen understandings of self and others. Topics may include but are not limited to: relationships, academics, race-related stress, imposter syndrome, acculturation, microaggressions, intersectional identities, trauma, isolation, resilience, and empowerment.
Click here for more information and to register for the event
Taming the Inner Critic for Graduate Students
Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 12 PM to 1 PM
Virtual – Microsoft Teams (click below to register and get the link)
Most of us are familiar with nagging thoughts that tell us we are not good enough, that cast doubt on our goals, and undermine our accomplishments. We can learn how to buffer imposter feelings with kindness. This workshop provides simple tools for responding in a kind, compassionate way to critical thoughts. Learn how to stop being so hard on yourself and cultivate greater self-compassion.
Click here for more information and to register for the event
Experiences of Asian American Pacific Islander Desi American
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 3 PM to 4 PM
Virtual – Microsoft Teams (click below to register and get the link)
While the experience of being Asian in America varies tremendously, there are shared cultural factors that play a role in defining mental health and supporting well-being, resiliency and healing. Part of this shared cultural experience like values, family connections, expression through spirituality or music, reliance on community networks and church are enriching and can be great sources of strength and support. However, another part of this shared experience is facing racism, discrimination and inequity that can significantly affect a person’s mental health. Being treated or perceived as “less than” because of the color of your skin can be stressful and even traumatizing. This virtual weekly workshop will provide a safe space where you can share your narrative with supportive others.
Click here for more information and to register for the event
Job Opportunities
Licensed Clinician (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) Team 872 (Remote) – Mental Health Center of Denver
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Provide direct mental health clinical assessments and treatment to individuals with mental illness.
- Work with others in a clinical team environment to help individuals move toward recovery.
- Full COVID Vaccination required.
- For more information and to apply, click here
Special Education Assistant – Kelly Education
- Provide classroom assistance to the teacher supporting the needs of general education or special needs students. This role will help to implement educational programs, activities and services with students of varying ages and learning needs, and offer support where needed. Some homework and test grading will be necessary as well as a great deal of care to be able to recognize and address the needs of students.
- For more information and to apply, click here
Colorado Works/TANF Case Manager – Jewish Family Service (JFS)
- Responsibilities for this position include: Maintaining accurate case management records and physical files, conduct a range of assessments with participants to identify and address challenges to
employment and assist in goal setting and life planning, and provide liaison to support service agencies and public organizations, among other things. - For more information and to apply, click here
School Social Worker/School Psychologist – Jefferson County Public School District
- Provide a range of services for students who demonstrate difficulties with learning, academic achievement, social/emotional functioning, and behavior. Serve as a psycho-educational service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Provide services based on a combination of problem-solving, consultative, and direct service models.
- For more information and to apply, click here, then click “External Applicants”, and search jobs for “Social Worker”
Coordinator of Elder and Disability Services – The Center on Colfax
- The Coordinator of Elder and Disability Services is an onsite full-time salaried position responsible for assisting with SAGE of the Rockies daily facilitation of older adult programs and supports. This position will also assist with the implantation of programming that is focused on supporting individuals with disabilities. This position will report to the Director of Elder Services.
- This position requires skills and background in gerontology, disabilities, crisis intervention, counseling, knowledge of the issues specific to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender aging, and awareness of and relationship with community services available and appropriate to individuals who are older and/or have a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activity. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with Center staff and the public.
- This is not a clinical counseling position.
- To apply, please send a cover letter, summarizing your skill sets and desire to work at the Center along with your resume to [email protected]
Director of Youth Services – The Center on Colfax
- The Director of Youth Programs is responsible for all programs and operations of Rainbow Alley, the Youth Program of The Center on Colfax. This position supervises the program employees, including social work interns and volunteers.
- This position requires skills and knowledge in managing staff and volunteers, grant management, program evaluation, research, public policy, advocacy, and training. This position also requires experience with middle school aged, high school aged, and post high school aged youth dealing with issues such as suicide, safe sex, homelessness, juvenile justice, drug/alcohol abuse, and family conflict. This position requires exceptional communication skills and works closely with all Center staff including Senior Management. This position reports to the Vice President of Programs & Community Engagement.
- To apply, please send a cover letter, summarizing your skill sets and desire to work at the Center along with your resume to [email protected]
Social Worker – District of Columbia Public Schools (Washington D.C.)
- We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public-school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees
- For more information and to apply, click here
CrossPurpose – Multiple open positions
- CrossPurpose is a faith-based nonprofit organization that offers a career development program to help Denver residents in poverty enter into meaningful careers, build social capital, and create lasting generational change.
- For more information about open positions and to apply, click here
Lane County Health & Human Services (Eugene, Oregon) – Multiple open positions
- For more information about open positions and to apply, click here
Volunteer Opportunities
The Phoenix Center at Auraria (PCA)
- The Phoenix Center at Auraria (PCA) serves students, staff, and faculty associated with University of Colorado Denver, Community College of Denver, and Metropolitan State University Denver. The PCA provides free and confidential resources and assistance to survivors of interpersonal violence (relationship violence, sexual violence, and stalking), as well as their friends, families, and concerned others. The PCA support services include academic advocacy, assistance reporting to the school and/or law enforcement at the survivor’s request, safety planning, court accompaniment, emotional support, and more. The PCA also provides campus education and training, awareness raising events, and campus policy guidance.
- To learn more about volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved with PCA, click here
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Events and Info:
Social Work DEI Student Support Spaces
BIPOC Student Space
Join us for a dedicated BIPOC student space of support and community
- Every second Friday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Zoom Room)
- Every third Thursday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Zoom Room)
- Every third Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Zoom Room)
DEI Offices and Organizations
- Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy (GITA)
- Center for Multicultural Engagement & Inclusion (CMEI)
- LGBTQ Student Resource Center
- Veteran & Military Student Services
- TRIO Student Support Services
- College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
- Immigrant Services Program
- Met Media
- First-Generation Initiatives
Scholarship Information
MSW Program Scholarships
- Click here to learn more about these scholarships and how to apply
- Scholarships include:
- Commitment to Diversity Scholarship
- Gerontology Scholarship
- Bilingual Scholarship
- Roadrunners Rising Scholarship
- Elevate Education Scholarship
Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy (GITA) Scholarship Workshops
- February 8 at 12:30 PM
- February 17 at 3:30 PM
- February 23 at 2:00 PM
- March 1 at 5:30 PM
Click here to join the Teams Channel
Other Interesting Events
Phi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority Beta Chapter – Women’s Conference
March 4th 2022 9am-3pm
Register at the link below by Feb. 21st, 2022
Women’s Conference RSVP Form (google.com)
Africana Studies – 39th Annual Black World Conference
Feb. 16th 2022 9:30am-2PM (virtual)
Virtual link and more info provided on the Africana Studies Website
Department of Africana Studies – MSU Denver
MSU Denver Dietetic Interns and Campus Recreation presents: What do you know? A multi day nutrition discussion
Feb 14th 12:30PM-1:30PM: Collagen Facts
Feb. 28th Noon-1PM: Carbs, Friend or Foe?
March 14th Noon-1PM: Artificial Sweetener Truths
Join in person in Central Classroom Building 204, or virtually at the zoom link below:
Student Opportunities
Student Organizations – please know there are wonderful ways to get involved and network with other social work students:
- Student Association of Social Workers (SASW): Faculty Advisors are Louise Haimowitz & Amanda Campbell
- Phi Alpha Honor Society: Faculty Advisor is Dr. Ann Obermann
- Building Allies of Diversity (BAD): Faculty Advisor is Dr. Amanda Marsh Baranski
Professional Organizations – some professional organizations you might consider getting involved with as a student:
- Association of Black Social Workers (see attached flyer): Please contact full-time faculty member, Bianca Brandon: [email protected] with inquiries.
Student Travel and Professional Development Program
Website link: https://www.msudenver.edu/multicultural-center/student-travel-and-professional-development-funding/
Travel Authorization Form: https://roadrunnerlink.msudenver.edu/organization/student-activities/documents/view/1953290
Contact:
Dave Bourassa ([email protected]) or Antonio Escamilla ([email protected])
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Events and Info:
Social Work DEI Student Support Spaces
BIPOC Student Space
Join us for a dedicated BIPOC student space of support and community
- Every 2nd Friday, 10am-11am, Zoom Room
- Every 3rd Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Zoom Room
- Every 3rd Saturday 10am-11am, Zoom Room
Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month (November 1 – November 30)
MSU Denver resides on the ancestral lands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Sioux, and Ute people, all of whom still are in an ongoing relationship with this land. One of the ways we fight the erasure of Indigenous peoples is by recognizing the history that brought settlers, whether voluntary or formerly enslaved, to occupy this land. Here, that history is the Colorado Gold Rush of 1858 and 1859, where settlements like Auraria and Denver as well as other land grabs for gold mining that devastated the land and interrupted Ute and Cheyenne ways of living.
For more information, visit the CMEI Events Page
First Generation Students – a real quick congratulations to all our fall 2021 graduates! To pick up your fall 2021 graduation cords, please note the following times for future pick-up:
- Tuesday, November 30th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in St. Cajetan
- Wednesday, December 1st | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in St. Cajetan
- For those who have a set schedule and cannot attend any events, please be sure to contact CMEI about individual cord pick ups starting the week of Dec 6th.
- For more information, visit the First Generation Initiatives Program page
DEI Offices and Organizations
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- Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy
- Center for Multicultural Engagement & Inclusion (CMEI)
- LGBTQ Student Resource Center
- Veteran & Military Student Services
- TRIO Student Support Services
- College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
- Immigrant Services Program
- Met Media
- First-Generation Initiatives
- MSU Denver academic departments like Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies (GWS) and Africana Studies
Job Opportunities
STAR/CARE Network Coordinator – University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
- For more information and to apply, click here
SafeCare Site Manager – University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
- For more information and to apply, click here
Director of Innovative Training and Education Services (Bilingual Preferred) – University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
- For more information and to apply, click here
TRIP (Trauma Responsive Implementation and Practice) Coordinator – University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
- For more information and to apply, click here
Outreach and Advocacy Specialist (Bilingual Required) – MESA, a program of Mental Health Partners
- For more information and to apply, click here
Housing Case Manager (Two Openings) – Almost Home
- This position is no longer open
Hospice Social Worker – Dignity Hospice of Colorado
- For more information and to apply, click here
GIV Fellowship (Internship/Part-time, ages 18-24) – Youth Roots
- For more information and to apply, click here
Volunteer Opportunities
CovEducation
- CovEducation (or “CovEd”) is a national non-profit dedicated to bridging the widening equity gap among K-12 students across the country. CovEd connects college undergrad and postgrad students with K-12 students in need for free, virtual academic mentoring and tutoring. So far, we’ve connected over 5,500 K-12 students with college mentors, and we have over 6,000 mentors from hundreds of universities from across the country.
- There is also a need for more Latinx-identifying mentors, as many of the kids we aim to serve would greatly benefit from role models with similar backgrounds who can relate to the educational and college preparation process
- To volunteer, mentors can sign up at bit.ly/coved-mentor-signup
- Find more about our story and background at this link and from our YouTube video here.
- If you would like to hear from some parents and mentors that have been a part of CovEd, you can read their testimonials here.
Student Opportunities
Student Organizations – please know there are wonderful ways to get involved and network with other social work students:
- Student Association of Social Workers (SASW): Faculty Advisors are Louise Haimowitz & Amanda Campbell
- Phi Alpha Honor Society: Faculty Advisor is Dr. Ann Obermann
- Building Allies of Diversity (BAD): Faculty Advisor is Dr. Amanda Marsh Baranski
Professional Organizations – some professional organizations you might consider getting involved with as a student:
- Association of Black Social Workers (see attached flyer): Please contact full-time faculty member, Bianca Brandon: [email protected] with inquiries.
Student Travel and Professional Development Program
Website link: https://www.msudenver.edu/multicultural-center/student-travel-and-professional-development-funding/
Travel Authorization Form: https://roadrunnerlink.msudenver.edu/organization/student-activities/documents/view/1953290
Contact:
Dave Bourassa ([email protected]) or Antonio Escamilla ([email protected])
Job Opportunities
Blue Sky Ridge – PT Bilingual Therapist
- For more information and the full job description, visit our website at https://blueskybridge.org/employment/
- To apply for this position, please email [email protected] with your cover letter, resume, and references.
The Salvation Army – Operations Coordinator Level 1
- For more information regarding this position, click here
- If you are interested please contact Myriah Montoya-Vallejos, AR/PA Shelters Operations Manager, at [email protected].
Jefferson Center—Early Childhood Family Services Clinician
- This position is no longer open
Childhaven Inc.—Forensic Interviewer/Family Advocate
- For more information and how to apply, click here.
Out Boulder County—Mental Health Program Manager AND Education and Adult Programs Manager
- You can learn more about Out Boulder County at https://www.outboulder.org/
- These positions are no longer open
Jefferson Center—Outpatient Care Manager—Bachelor’s Level
- This position is no longer open
Volunteer Opportunity
CovEducation
- To volunteer, mentors can sign up at bit.ly/coved-mentor-signup
- Find more about our story and background at this link and from our YouTube video here.
- If you would like to hear from some parents and mentors that have been a part of CovEd, you can read their testimonials here.
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