Jaxinta Shaffer, LCSW, School Safety Program Social Worker, jshaffer@phoenixunion.org; 602-341-3451; Room S143, Office Hours 7:30am-3:30pm

Community social worker, bridge maker and advocate would be some phrases I would use to describe myself. I have over 15 years of experience as a community social worker, before entering school social work I was a medical social worker, then transitioned to clinical practice primarily working with Spanish speaking youth and their families. My primary modalities and theoretical approach with youth and families include play therapy and person centered approaches.

DEGREES:
Master of Public Health (MPH), Arizona State University
Master of Social Work (MSW), Arizona State University
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Arizona State University

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP and LEADERSHIP:
Arizona Association for Play Therapy (National Awards Committee) 

Arizona School Boards Association, Hispanic-Native American Indian Caucus

School Social Work Association of Arizona (Board Member)

CERTIFICATIONS: 

Arizona Department of Education Certified School Social Worker

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor 

AVID Student Club Co-Sponsor

Participatory Budget Parent Sponsor

Watch a Spanish language panel discussion on mental health and resources available to the community  

Como Cultivar el Desarrollo Social y Emocional de su Estudiante video

• Rueda de Competencia
• 10 Maneras de Preparar a sus Hij@s Adolescentes Para la Universidad y el Trabajo

Social/Emotional Parent Workshops courtesy of the Arizona Attorney General's Office

Anti Bullying for Teens

E Cigarette Awareness for Teens

Human Trafficking for Teens

Internet Safety

Opioid Awareness for Teens

Suicide Prevention for Teens

Young Consumer Guide