What does a School Social Worker do?

• The School Social Worker works with schools, students, and families to eliminate barriers to successful learning by:
• Developing and identifying resources for students and families
• Assisting families in crisis or those with emergency needs
• Advocating on behalf of children and families with agencies and community resources
• Consulting with families, school staff, and numerous community agencies

Educational barriers include:

• Parent/School Conflict
• Threats of Violence
• Suicidal Threats
• Domestic Violence
• Pregnancy
• Abuse (Emotional, Physical, and Sexual)
• Discipline Issues
• Homelessness
• Academic Concerns
• Child/Parent Conflict
• Runaways
• Junvenile/State Court
• Abandoned Children
• Health Concerns
• Financial Needs
• Attendance Concerns

Social Workers work with the school, student and family in the following capacities:

• Staff Consultations
• Student Conferences
• Parent Conferences (in person, by phone, mail)
• Group Work with Students
• Facilitator
• Special Education Meetings
• Student Support Team Meetings
• Classroom Presentations
• Trauma Intervention
• Mediator

The School Social Worker represents the school system in community organizations.

• Attendance Protocol Committee
• Child Fatality Review Committee
• Domestic Violence Task Force
• Forsyth Community Connection
• Multi-Agency Team for Children
• National Association of Social Workers
• School Social Workers Association of Georgia