Jara Rijs

Jara Rijs

Child Development Infoline

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  • About me

    DSW from SCSU, ECSU Adjunct Faculty, USJ Adjunct Faculty, SES School Social Worker

  • Education

    • University of Connecticut School of Social Work

      2000 - 2005
      MSW Social Work
    • Eastern Connecticut State University

      1991 - 1999
      BS Child Psychology
    • Southern Connecticut State University

      2021 - 2024
      Doctorate of Social Work Social Work

      Activities and Societies: Interests in the Leadership and Academia tracks

  • Experience

    • United Way of Connecticut

      Jan 1996 - Jan 2000
      Child Development Infoline

      Served as a coordinator for both the Birth To Three Program and the Help Me Grow Program.

    • Natchaug Hospital

      Sept 2005 - Mar 2009
      Primary Therapist

      Mental Health service provider for adolescent population at the Joshua Center Partial Hospitalization Program.

    • WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

      Mar 2009 - Aug 2024
      School Social Worker
    • Eastern Connecticut State University

      Jan 2020 - now
      Adjunct Lecturer
    • UConn School of Social Work

      Jan 2021 - Aug 2024
      Faculty Advisor & Field Instructor for UCONN MSW program
    • University of Saint Joseph

      May 2024 - now
      Adjunct Faculty
    • Scotland Elementary School

      Aug 2024 - now
      School Social Worker

      Working with students Pre-K-6th as their first Social Worker

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified School Social Worker

      CT Dept of Education
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

      Connecticut Department of Public Health
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jara Rijs
      District Support Staff of the Year Windham Public Schools Mar 2019