Hello everyone! My name is Mrs. Nguyen and I am your School Social Worker. This is my 5th year as a school social worker and my second with WCPSS. I worked as a foster care social worker/LINKS coordinator in Vance County DSS before working in schools. I have a Bachelors and Masters of Social Work from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!) I'm a North Carolina native and an advocate for our public schools.
I have "twin" boys, Bryson and Bentley. They're the absolute love of my life and always keep me on my toes. I enjoy cooking, playing XBOX, and spending time with my family in my spare time.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need anything. I look forward to working with you all here at KES!!!
When Do School Social Workers Get Involved?
When students display:
•Poor attendance
•Failing grades
•Effects of family crisis
•Emotional and behavioral concerns such as fighting, negative attitude toward school, refusal to cooperate with adults, depression or substance abuse
•Unmet basic needs
School Social Workers help these students through early identification, prevention, intervention, counseling and support.
School Social Workers employ the following methods in providing assistance:
•Assessment
•Crisis Intervention
•Home Visits
•Conflict Resolution
•Individual & Group Counseling
•Consultation
•Program Development
•Coordination of School & Community Services
¿Cuándo se involucran los Trabajadores Sociales?
Cuando los estudiantes demuestran:
Escasa asistencia escolar
Bajas Calificaciones
Efectos de una crisis familiar
Preocupaciones emocionales y de conducta tal como pelear, una actitud negativa hacia la escuela, negativa a cooperar con los adultos, la depresión o el abuso de las sustancias
Necesidades básicas insatisfechas
Los Trabajadores Sociales les ayudan a estos estudiantes a través de una identificación temprana, la prevención, la intervención, asesoría y el apoyo.
Los Trabajadores Sociales usan los siguientes métodos para proveerles ayuda:
Asesoramiento
Intervención en crisis
Visitas a casa
Resolución de conflictos
Asesoramiento individual y en grupo
Consultoría
Desarrollo de Programas
Coordinación de Servicios de la Escuela y de la Comunidad
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Easiest way to contact me is by email: bnguyen9@wcpss.net