Rebecca Weiss
New City,NY
Summary
Professional with strong background in school social work, ensuring students' well-being and fostering academic success. Skilled in crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and creating supportive environments. Collaborative team player focused on achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs and challenges. Known for effective communication, empathy, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Nanuet Union Free School District
01.2019 - Current
- My responsibilities included running social skills groups, managing and chairing 504 meetings, running programs like the Ambassadors program, Great Kindness Challenge, and RTI liaison
- I was involved in several committees and was a chairperson for the Nanuet Family University Committee
- I organized outside resources and worked within MTSS to monitor student progress
- I connected families to outside resources and provided clinical services in the school
- I am trained in DBT, CBT, CPI, and other therapeutic supports
- Liaison between school and outside providers.
- 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.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Chaired 504 meetings.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
- Enhanced parent engagement with school through regular communication and workshops, strengthening home-school connection.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Served as a liaison between homebound students receiving remote instruction due to medical or other reasons and their peers and teachers.
- Developed strong rapport with students by consistently maintaining an approachable demeanor and actively engaging in school activities.
Owner and Facilitator
Rebecca Weiss LCSW/Play Beyond the Sandbox
01.2015 - Current
- I create curriculum and facilitate social skills groups to assist students aged 3-15 in reaching their social-emotional goals by directly working with their service providers, teachers, and parents
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Rockland Jewish Academy
01.2016 - 08.2017
- My responsibilities include helping new families throughout the admissions process, marketing, running new mom support groups, and acting as a liaison between parents and staff
- Conducted regular evaluation of admission policies and procedures, making necessary adjustments to maintain alignment with institutional objectives.
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
- Increased enrollment rates by developing and implementing strategic recruitment initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between prospective students, families, faculty, and administration throughout the admissions process, facilitating seamless communication among all parties involved.
Social Worker
Scott Wiener MD
01.2013 - 01.2017
- I provide mental health services to adolescents and adults
- I also conduct parent training and assist in implementing behavioral interventions
- Some Methods I use in counseling sessions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Summer School Social Worker
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls
01.2014 - 09.2014
- I worked with a team of mental health providers to provide interventions for the students attending this Special Acts School
- I held weekly individual and group sessions depending on the student's needs and IEP mandates
- 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.
Social Work Intern
Greenburgh Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
- I worked with a team of mental health professionals
- I ensured that all students' needs and IEPs were met
- I assisted with BIP and attended IEP meetings
- Depending on their IEP mandates, I met with students individually and in groups
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
Social Work Intern
St. Barnabas Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
- I rotated through several hospital units, such as the psychiatry unit, maternity, emergency department, and oncology floor
- I ensured that our patients had all the resources they needed upon hospital discharge to eliminate re-hospitalization
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Teacher
Middle School 303
01.2007 - 01.2010
- I taught 6th-grade core subjects in an inner-city school
- My responsibilities included data-driven curriculum planning, differentiated lesson plans based on student's needs, facilitating the Junior Honors Society
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Columbia University
New York, NY05.2013
Masters of Science - Education
Medaille College
Buffalo05.2007
Bachelor of Art - History
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2006
Skills
- Emotional support
- Family support
- Student advocacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Family collaboration
- Social skills training
- Case management
- Individual counseling
- Solution-based interventions
- IEP collaboration
- Documentation
Certification
- New York State School Social Worker Certification
- Violence Prevention
- DASA
- New York State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - New York and New Jersey
- Licensed Master of Social Work - New York
- New York State Teaching Certification Grades 1-6
Timeline
School Social Worker
Nanuet Union Free School District
01.2019 - Current
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Rockland Jewish Academy
01.2016 - 08.2017
Owner and Facilitator
Rebecca Weiss LCSW/Play Beyond the Sandbox
01.2015 - Current
Summer School Social Worker
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls
01.2014 - 09.2014
Social Worker
Scott Wiener MD
01.2013 - 01.2017
Social Work Intern
Greenburgh Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
Social Work Intern
St. Barnabas Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Teacher
Middle School 303
01.2007 - 01.2010
Masters of Social Work -
Columbia University
Masters of Science - Education
Medaille College
Bachelor of Art - History
Dalhousie University
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