South-Doyle High School Social Workers
KCS School Social Work Mission Statement
Knox County Schools Licensed School Social Workers function as a vital link to identify barriers and facilitate changes in the home, school, and community that affect students' abilities to develop their full social, emotional, and academic potential.
School Social Workers are primarily concerned with providing services to students and parents, working with school personnel, and improving school-community relations. The services that can be provided by this department vary with the needs of the schools to which the worker is assigned.
What does a school social worker do?
School Social Workers help meet the basic needs of our students and families in order to remove barriers that negatively impact student success.
We believe and support the notion that each child has the potential to learn and be successful.
We function as an advocate between the homes, schools, and communities in an effort to educate and empower students and families.
We develop interventions that focus on increasing knowledge of various cultures and values, self-awareness and acceptance by and of families and children, and to support and enhance the dignity of all students.
We support and collaborate with staff and administration to provide crisis assistance.
We embrace honesty, professionalism, and communication in collaboration with students and families.
How can your school social worker help you and your student?
Provide information and referrals for services.
Coordinate with community agency referrals.
Provide resources for clothing, housing, social/mental health services.
Conduct home visits to assist parents in understanding school policies/procedures and creating environments conducive for study.
Assist in overcoming obstacles related to school attendance, achievement, and overall school functioning.