School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals with a degree in
social work who provide services related to a person's social, emotional and life
adjustment to school and/or society. School Social Workers are the link between
the home, school and community in providing direct as well as indirect services to
students, families and school personnel to promote and support students' academic
and social success.
RELATED SERVICES:
Participating in special education assessment meetings as well as individual Educational Planning Meetings
Working with those problems in a child's living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school. (home, school, and community)
Counseling (group, individual and/or family)
Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program
Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
SERVICES TO STUDENTS:
Providing crisis intervention.
Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.
Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management.
Helping the child develop appropriate social interaction skills.
Assisting the child in understanding and accepting self and others.
SERVICES TO PARENT/FAMILIES:
Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment.
Alleviating family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school &community.
Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs or mental health needs.
Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY LIAISON:
Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs.
Helping school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies.
Advocating for new and improved community/school service to meet the needs of students and families.
Helping the system respond effectively to each child's needs.