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Vision Statement: 
New York State School Social Workers’ Association (NYSSSWA) is dedicated
to the visibility, viability and the continued growth of the School Social Work profession.

Connecting with and serving students, families and schools, the NYSSSWA is the only NYS professional association dedicated solely to the visibility and viability of School Social Workers and the students and families that we serve.  Be sure to check out our Advocacy pages for state and federal updates, our  Calendar of Events  for Professional Development opportunities and much more…

Your Membership Dollars At Work!


Role of a SCHOOL
SOCIAL WORKER

social worker consoling a child

School Social Workers, in New York State, are licensed mental health professionals as well as certified by the NYS Office of Teaching as School Social Workers. Responsibilities include:

  • Assessments
  • Counseling
  • Conflict mediation & resiliency building
  • Community referral and liaison
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Violence Prevention/Intervention
  • Youth suicide prevention & intervention
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Board in Action
CURRENT ISSUES

Albany Capitol Building

Priorities we are addressing now:

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Events
CALENDAR

March 22, 2024
Western Spring Luncheon

April 18, 2024
Westchester Virtual Meet & Greet

 

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Call to Action…..

Pending

175 signatures

Help School Social Workers

Help NYSSSWA gather enough signatures to stop the outsourcing of mental health services in public schools.

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