Candice Romero
Lakewood
Summary
School Social Worker and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) specialist experienced in supporting middle school students through MTSS frameworks, Tier 1–3 behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed practices. Skilled in crisis intervention, student advocacy, and collaborating with educators and families to improve student engagement, behavior, and well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Emotional Learning Specialist (School-Based Mental Health)
Jefferson County School District
Littleton, CO
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver Tier 1 SEL instruction aligned with CASEL competencies for middle school students.
- Facilitate Tier 2 behavioral interventions including Check-In/Check-Out and targeted small groups.
- Collaborate with counselors, teachers, and administrators through the MTSS framework to support at-risk students.
- Use Panorama SEL and behavioral data to guide student interventions and monitor progress.
- Support development and implementation of 504 plans to ensure appropriate student accommodations.
Clinical Therapist / Jail-Based Case Manager
Behavioral Treatment Services
Golden, CO
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy for justice-involved clients addressing substance use and behavioral health needs.
- Facilitated DUI treatment groups using IDEP curriculum and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT).
- Conducted clinical assessments, treatment planning, and case management.
- Collaborated with probation officers, courts, and treatment teams.
- Crisis intervention and risk assessments conducted when clinically necessary.
Clinical Therapist / Intake Officer
IDEA Forum
Denver, CO
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Conducted clinical intake assessments and coordinated treatment services.
- Facilitated relapse prevention and DUI education groups.
- Collaborated with courts and legal professionals in sobriety court settings.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Human Services
Metropolitan State University of Denver
01.2015
Skills
- MTSS / Tiered Interventions
- Social Emotional Learning (CASEL)
- Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment
- Student Advocacy & Case Management
- 504 Plan Coordination
- Trauma-Informed Practices
Certification
- Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) – Colorado DORA
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Training
Timeline
Social Emotional Learning Specialist (School-Based Mental Health)
Jefferson County School District
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Therapist / Jail-Based Case Manager
Behavioral Treatment Services
01.2018 - 01.2023
Clinical Therapist / Intake Officer
IDEA Forum
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Human Services
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Metropolitan State University of Denver