Social Work/Counselor I - Veterans Community Living ...

Social Work/Counselor I - Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Print ( Apply ufeff Social Work/Counselor I - Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Salary $2,614.62 - $3,660.00 Biweekly Location Aurora, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number ILG 00555 02/25/2026 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons Opening Date 02/25/2026 Closing Date 3/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 1919 Quentin Street Aurora, CO 80045 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at 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 to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies Office of Adult, Aging, and Disability Services Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Coloradou2019s veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term care and short-term rehab and have a secure memory care neighborhood. We are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. Fitzsimons celebrates a low 14% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff. Visit us online at: Description of Job While in this position, you are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. Social Workers shall identify, plan, care for and meet the identified emotional and social needs of each resident to enhance resident psycho-social health and well-being. This position supports the Social Services Director by providing dynamic, comprehensive, and integrated care to meet residentsu2019 physical, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring psychosocial well-being through assessments, individualized care plans, program coordination, advocacy, and compliance with applicable regulations, while serving as a key resource linking residents, families, staff, and the community. Job Duties: + Interviews, gathers and compiles background data to complete social history/assessment, treatment planning and implementation for delivery of social services to residents, families and significant others. + Completes PHQ-9 depression screen and BIMS cognitive assessment quarterly. + Completes MDS 3.0 assessment initially, quarterly and at change of condition. + Performs assessment for special situations such as suicide ideation, elopement, safe smoking. + Assess resident's needs, concerns, issues and remarks using active listening. + Identifies solutions in the form of counseling, therapy or social services interventions for resident, th rough supervision and consultation. + Provides education and counseling to decrease any personal, emotional or general concerns that might limit or reduce full utilization of services within the facility. + Makes referrals to hospice services, psychological counseling services, ancillary services and other community resources such as diabetic footwear, handicap-parking pass etc. as needed. + Discharge planning + Attends meetings with interdisciplinary team, as needed + Other duties assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years. AND Special Qualifications: Undergraduate Degree in Social Services required by CMS, VA and CDPHE Preferred Qualifications: + Experience working in social work + Training relating to mental health and/or trauma + Experience as a veteran or working with a veteran population Conditions of Employment: + FULL BACKGROUND CHECK: This position will havedirect contactwith vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.27-90-111:

Created: 2026-03-02