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Social Work Information

Social Work Information

What is a School Social Worker?

by Mrs. Hall

School Social Work

The School Social Worker (SSW) can help students develop their individual potential to the  fullest extent.  The SSW can help students who are experiencing problems which interfere with their academic  or social adjustment.  Parents and teachers are encouraged to talk with their SSW when social, emotional or behavioral factors are thought to limit the child's academic success.  The SSW will work with parents and teachers to facilitate greater understanding of the developmental and the environmental changes that a student experiences.

Your School Social Worker Can...

Assist in the identification, clarification, and resolution of difficulties that impact a student's performance at school.

Plan appropriate techniques and strategies with parents, teachers, and/or students with the intent of improving student behavior in the school setting.

Assist with prevention activities by serving on the Student Assistance Team, coordinating the Mentor Program, organizing Red Ribbon Week and taking part in the coordination and implementation of the PBIS and Social Emotional Learning initiatives.

Provide intervention to students who are experiencing family changes that may interfere with school performance (i.e. death, divorce, remarriage, recent move, new family member, family member leaving home, financial difficulties).

Provide individual or group counseling, as appropriate, for students whose problems affect their school performance.

Provide resources or classroom presentations for classroom units on specific topics, such as self-esteem, peer relationships, social skills, anger management, bullying, respect and tolerance.

Promote and develop school-wide character education programs and activities.

Act as a liaison to facilitate communication among the family, school, and community resources.

Provide crisis intervention services.

For more information, please contact Mary Hall, School Social Worker at Central School.

(618)632-6336 x106