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School Social Worker

School Social Worker's Role:

School Social Workers are hired by the school district and aid in bridging the gap between home, school, and community to achieve student success.  A referral form for requested services should be completed (see link above). 

SSW's are trained professionals and provide the following services:

RELATED SERVICES:

  • Monitor attendance 
  • Participate in IEP/MTSS Meetings 
  • Work with student living situations that affect student adjustment in the school setting
  • Provide Individual and Group Counseling/Therapy
  • Assist with creating positive intervention strategies
  • Provide support to staff
  • Assist teachers with classroom/behavior management strategies 

SERVICES TO STUDENTS:

  • Group or Individual Counseling/Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Develop strategies to increase academic success
  • Assist students in areas such as: Mental health concerns, conflict resolution, social skills, anger management, and understanding self and others.

SERVICES TO PARENT/FAMILIES:

  • Promote and encourage collaboration with the administration, teachers, and staff to provide a safe learning environment
  • Aim to reduce family stress that affects student learning and adjustment in the school setting
  • Link families to community resources