- Company: State of Colorado
- Location: Greeley, Colorado
- Salary: Pay not listed
State of Colorado at a glance
colorado.gov- Founded 1876
SEC filings mentioning "State of Colorado": 10,000+ — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $1.8B from the Department of Homeland Security (started Apr 4, 2020) — via USAspending.gov
Grant to local government for repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 254900TYAHFESO6B5W31, US) — via GLEIF
Registered healthcare provider organization (Skilled Nursing Facility) — via CMS NPPES
79,862 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
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School Social Worker (State Teacher II) - Platte Valley Youth Services Center in Greeley, State of Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Position Summary
The School Social Worker position at Platte Valley Youth Services Center in Greeley is a full-time role within the Division of Youth Services (DYS) of the State of Colorado. This position is open only to Colorado state residents and may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
What You'll Do
The School Social Worker will provide comprehensive social work services to students, families, and school staff in a youth services center setting. Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing the social-emotional needs of students and developing individualized plans for support.
- Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to ensure student success.
- Providing counseling and therapy sessions as needed.
- Facilitating communication between home and school to address any issues or concerns.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- A master's degree in social work from an accredited institution is required.
- Licensed as a School Social Worker (SSW) by the State of Colorado.
- Experience working with youth and families in educational or community settings preferred.
More About State of Colorado
The State of Colorado offers an excellent benefit package to its employees. For details, please see the Supplemental Information section below. The Division of Youth Services provides a continuum of residential services for youth and supports their successful transition back into the community.
Applying for This Role
To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
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Recent news
- Republican Victor Marx maintains slim lead over Barb Kirkmeyer in Colorado gubernatorial primary - Colorado Politics
- Why the Republican primary for Colorado governor — led narrowly by Victor Marx — hasn’t been called - The Denver Post
- Victor Marx maintains small lead over Barbara Kirkmeyer in Colorado GOP governor primary - Colorado Newsline
- Man sought by Colorado State Patrol for tow truck driver attack near Limon ID'd - Denver7
- Colorado State Patrol searches for suspect wanted in altercation with tow driver on I-70 - CBS News
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Colorado is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is one of the Mountain states, and part of the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners region with Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. It is also bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, and Oklahoma to the southeast. Colorado is noted for its landscape of
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Colorado: 3.1% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Colorado: $15.16/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Colorado: $76,198 — via FRED
Home prices in Colorado (year over year): +0.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Weld County: $93,287 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Weld County: 28 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Weld County: Drove Alone (72%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Weld County: 93% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Woodbury, Joseph A., House, listed 1984 (1.0km away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 69°F / low 37°F year-round (summers around 91°F, winters around 18°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,238/mo · $1,563/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 1,428m (4,685 ft)
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- Role School Social Worker (State Teacher II) – Platte Valley Youth Services Center in Greeley
- Employer State of Colorado
- Location Greeley, Colorado
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 4, 2026
- Apply by September 4, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (298 words)
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