School Social Worker Jamestown City School District 197 Martin Road Jamestown , NY 14701 Certified - Teaching - Social Worker {SW} Job Number 3300050397 Start Date Open Date 12/16/2024 Closing Date 02/25/2025 Social Worker: Minimum Qualification: + Valid and current NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker Certification; and + A minimum of three years' expereince working with families and/or children, preferred 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 anthe 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 assesing 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 maintaian 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 sool social work services; + Serve as a liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet students 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 Servies, the Departnent 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. Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location Love Elementary Salary: From 42015.00 Salary: To 94840.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Probationary Position Status Full time Start Date ASAP Required Certification Type School Social Worker {2080} Additional Job Information Competitive Salary Contact Person's Name Kellie Mole Contact Person's Phone 7164834290 Contact Person's Email kellie.j.mole@jpsny.org