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Social Worker - anticipated opening

South Buffalo Charter School -
Buffalo, NY

Job Details

Full-time
$43,430 - $81,367 a year

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work
Master of Social Work
LMSW

Full Job Description

Social Worker

Certified - Teaching - Social Worker {SW}

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
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

Job Attachment

Salary: From 43430.00

Salary: To 81367.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date 08/24/2026

Contact Person's Name D. Thomas or J. Williams

Contact Person's Title Principal or HR Manager

Contact Person's Email [email protected]

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