School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Position Title: School Social Worker

Location: Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District

Salary/Pay Scale: $45,729 (+ $2,200 Master's) per the CSUFSD TAC Contract

Position Summary/Purpose:

In the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD, the faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment that recognizes all students' unique needs and talents by integrating character education with a critical-thinking curriculum. The emphasis is on teaching the whole child to become a lifelong learner, best prepared for college, their careers, and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

• Provide targeted mental health support through individual and group counseling to address developmental stressors, improve classroom engagement, and enhance students' social-emotional competencies
• Proactively build and maintain trust-based relationships with students, families, and staff to create a sense of belonging and safety within the school community
• Act as school liaison to the Department of Social Services (CPS) worker assigned to the Cheektowaga-Sloan School District
• Collaborate with instructional staff to provide inclusive classroom-based support, utilizing positive behavioral strategies and restorative circles to enhance student engagement and academic persistence
• Be responsible for assessment and intervention with students and families
• Be a part of the Crisis Intervention Team
• Attend CSE meetings for students
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of child and adolescent development to design and implement trauma-informed interventions that align with students' developmental stages and support their success in the classroom environment
• Serve as the Restorative Practice Liaison to assist with the Restorative Practice implementation plan at the building
• Facilitate restorative circles and conferences to resolve conflicts and repair harm
• Actively participate as a core member of the District Restorative Practice Committee to align building-level actions with district-wide strategic goals
• Serve as the primary liaison between the district and external providers, managing a network of community partnerships to provide students and families with targeted advocacy and streamlined access to essential social services
• Coordinate various programs and services at the district and community levels, including the district's adherence to the Dignity for All Students Act regulations
• Provide support and share expertise with the school community
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or district administration

Requirements:

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW-MSW plus NYSED licensure required)

Preferred:

• NYS School Social Work Certification