School social workers are licensed, as well as certified pupil personal providers with unique and diverse skills.  

A sampling of the scope of school social work practice includes:

• • Identifying biological, medical, psychological, cultural, sociological, emotional, legal, economic and environmental factors that impact student learning.

  • Implementing appropriate school intervention and prevention programs in response to demonstrated needs,  which may include but not be limited to:

    • crisis intervention,

    • conflict resolution,

    • violence prevention,

    • substance abuse prevention,

    • child abuse prevention,

    • positive self-image,

    • social skills and character education,

    • consultation,

    • individual, group and/or family counseling.

• • • Offering classroom management strategies and professional development programs to teachers to enhance their knowledge of social/emotional and behavioral needs to generate positive results in academics.

    • Forming collaborative relationships with community agencies and practitioners to address needs of student learners.

    • Conducting assessments, educational planning and transition services.

    • Understanding theories of normal and exceptional development in early childhood, latency, adolescence and early adulthood and their application to all students.

    • Utilizing family strengths and structures to enable families to function for their children’s education and well-being.

    • Incorporating diversity issues to plan for the unique educational needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

    • Providing resources and information on community services/agencies and making referrals to appropriate agencies.

source: https://nyssswa.org/school-social-work/