Social Worker

Jamestown City School District

197 Martin Road

Jamestown , NY 14701

Certified - Teaching - Social Worker {SW}

Job Number 3300047574

Start Date

Open Date 06/06/2024

Closing Date

SOCIAL WORKER

Washington Middle School

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid and current NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker Certification; and

• A minimum of three years' experience working with families and/or children,preferred

Reports to:

• Building Principals;

• Director of Student Support Services; and

• Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment:

• 10-month work year

• Salary and working conditions in accordance with agreement between Jamestown Public Schools and the Jamestown Teachers' Association; and

• Performance of this position and its responsibilities will be evaluated annually by an immediate supervisor

Purpose of Position:

• Contribute to the development of a healthy, safe and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the social and emotional development of children and the influences of family, community and cultural differences on student success;

• Provide services to students who are at-risk for school failure and/or demonstrating social, emotional, and behavior problems within the school setting; and

• Be a link connecting students to the home, school, and community.

Expectation/Responsibilities:

• Consults with students, parents, teachers, administrators and members of the community to define and implement developmentally appropriate learning strategies, behavioral interventions, and social and emotional supports;

• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of FERPA and other state regulations governing the ethical provisions of counseling services;

• Collaborate with teachers, behaviorists, administrators, parents/guardians, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments;

• Perform various social work intakes for interviewing, completing appropriate social history and intake forms and assessing other aspects of the students' circumstances and background;

• Provide social skills, anger management, stress reduction or other similar instruction to students who are experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their learning;

• Determine the specific path of therapy-based counseling and teaching to support students and families;

• Prepare and maintain a broad variety of documentation and records, including writing case reports, and all related details or recommendations, therapy provided, etc.;

• Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services;

• Serve as a liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer parents and students to agencies when appropriate;

• Stay current and relevant with changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies, and programs as it relates to the role of school Social Worker;

• To empower students, families and school personnel to access available opportunities and resources;

• Conduct home visits as necessary and encourages parental participation in the educational process;

• Serves as a liaison with Child Protective Services, the Department of Social Services, BOCES, and other appropriate agencies providing support to children and families

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s) or the Superintendent of Schools

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  Itinerant Location Washington Middle School

  Salary: From 44191.00

  Salary: To 92980.00

  Salary Competitive Y

  Appointment Status Probationary

  Position Status Full time

  Start Date 8/28/2024

  Required Certification Type School Social Worker {2080}