The goal of the Title I Social Worker is to support the academic performance of Title I students by establishing a supportive and cooperative relationship between the home, school and community.

The three main areas of concern when working in the Title I schools are: Attendance, Parental Involvement and Economic Barriers.

My Responsibilities are to :

• Establish on-going communication links between school, home and community services.
• Involve parents in Title I school activities through coordination of parent/teacher conferences and workshops.
• Work with Title I Nurse and School Nurse to assist with medical needs.
• Increase the average daily attendance of Title I students through parent conferences, appropriate follow-up procedures, attendance incentives and court referrals as appropriate.
• Provide Crisis Intervention.
• Provide parents with transportation to school, community and medical appointments when no other transportation is available.
• Assess student needs and make referrals to appropriate community agencies.
• Facilitate groups for students that support their success in school.
• Develop and provide training and educational programs for parents and Title I schools.
• Make home visits to facilitate parent contact.