Mrs. Jessica Buzzerio
Carle Place,NY
Summary
Experienced School Social Worker with extensive experience, specializing in crisis intervention and student advocacy. Proven ability to enhance emotional support through innovative programs like Sources of Strength, while employing trauma-informed care and effective communication to foster student well-being and resilience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
New Visions School/Bayview Avenue School of Arts
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitate the Social Emotional Learning program called Sources of Strength from Kindergarten to 4th grade students
- Create a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals
- Participate in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies
- Maintain compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
School Social Worker
Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Provided social work support services to students in the 3rd to 5th grade
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues
- Participated in the RULER social emotional learning committee; Safety committee and the Hispanic Heritage committee
- Created a mentoring program for at risk-students involving students and professional staff
Medical Social Worker
Flushing Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2018
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
Psychiatric Social Worker
Child Center of New York
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
- Collaborated with school personnel to ensure proper accommodations for students experiencing mental health challenges.
Social Worker
Thera Care Early Intervention Services
11.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided home-based Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy to the early intervention population (0-3yrs)
- Provide family training
Social Worker
Fedration Of Organizations
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Provided cognitive-behavioral therapy to clients
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
School Social Worker
The Academy Char
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided mandated counseling and crisis intervention services
- Facilitated a "Character Education" program in the classrooms
Leave Replacement School Social Worker
Camp Avenue Elementary School
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
Leave Replacement School Social Worker
Baldwin School District
09.2009 - 10.2009
- Provided mandated counseling and crisis intervention to students in three elementary schools within the district
- Facilitated "Character Education" program in classrooms
Leave Replacement School Social Worker
Mary G. Clarkson Primary School
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Created and developed a "Character Education" program which included lessons on respect, kindness and conflict resolution
- Provided individual and group counseling to mandated and at-risk students
School Social Worker
Center For Developmental Disabilities
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvements plans based on established assessments
School Social Worker
Jamaica Hospital Advanced Center for Psychotherapy
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Facilitated a stress and anger management workshop called "Relaxation Station" to elementary and high school students
- Provided individual counseling and crisis intervention
Social Worker
Family Consultation Service
06.2005 - 03.2006
- Provided individual, family and play therapy (6yrs+)
- Established strong connections among families in crisis and those at risk of having children placed in foster care
Education
Advanced Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook12-2022
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Suny Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY12-2000
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Student advocacy
- Family support
- Verbal and written communication
- Emotional support
- Restorative justice
- Risk assessments
- Counseling services
- Trauma informed care framework
- Interpersonal communication
- Crisis intervention
- Interpersonal skills
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
School Social Worker
New Visions School/Bayview Avenue School of Arts
08.2023 - Current
School Social Worker
Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School
09.2018 - 08.2023
Medical Social Worker
Flushing Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2018
Psychiatric Social Worker
Child Center of New York
04.2012 - 11.2013
Social Worker
Thera Care Early Intervention Services
11.2011 - 04.2012
School Social Worker
The Academy Char
03.2010 - 06.2011
Leave Replacement School Social Worker
Camp Avenue Elementary School
01.2010 - 03.2010
Leave Replacement School Social Worker
Baldwin School District
09.2009 - 10.2009
Leave Replacement School Social Worker
Mary G. Clarkson Primary School
03.2008 - 03.2009
Social Worker
Fedration Of Organizations
02.2008 - 11.2011
School Social Worker
Center For Developmental Disabilities
01.2007 - 03.2008
School Social Worker
Jamaica Hospital Advanced Center for Psychotherapy
03.2006 - 12.2006
Social Worker
Family Consultation Service
06.2005 - 03.2006
Advanced Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership
SUNY Stony Brook
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Suny Old Westbury
Similar Profiles
Joyce R MimsJoyce R Mims
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-6 at Imagine Madison Avenue School of ArtsElementary Teacher, Grades 1-6 at Imagine Madison Avenue School of Arts
Kelly CadeauKelly Cadeau
Grade 4 and 5 Teacher at BAYVIEW GLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLGrade 4 and 5 Teacher at BAYVIEW GLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
BRIANNE FLEURYBRIANNE FLEURY
4TH GRADE EDUCATOR at Maple Avenue Elementary School of Goffstown School District4TH GRADE EDUCATOR at Maple Avenue Elementary School of Goffstown School District