- 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:
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:
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.
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