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What do school social workers do?

School Social Workers help STUDENTS by working collaboratively with School Counselors:

  • Identify problems and work to find help for them.  These problems may include but are not limited to misbehavior in class, problematic peer relationships, alcohol / substance abuse, teen pregnancy or excessive absences
  • Develop effective coping strategies
  • Develop decision making skills
  • Understand themselves and others
  • Improve interpersonal relationships
  • Work through personal matters
  • Utilize school and community resources

School Social Workers help PARENTS:

  • Understand and meet their child’s social and emotional needs
  • Participate effectively in their child’s education
  • Utilize school and community resources

School Social Workers help SCHOOLS:

  • Understand factors (familial, societal, economic, etc.) that affect students’ abilities to make maximum use of their school experience
  • Utilize their resources to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of students
  • Promote a safe school environment
  • Connect with resources within the community

School Social Workers help COMMUNITIES:

  • Understand school policies, programs, and practices
  • Develop and utilize resources to adequately meet the needs of students and families

As our district social worker, I am committed to providing counseling services in a confidential, non-judgmental and safe atmosphere. The social and emotional well being of our students is a top priority for me. I work with students to problem solve and develop coping and prevention strategies to encourage students’ academic success. Discussions during counseling sessions will be kept confidential UNLESS I feel the student is a danger to him/herself or someone else or if someone has put the student in danger. As a mandated reporter, I will need to take measures to keep all students and others potentially involved safe.

Attention Students and Parents:  If you are interested in attending a SUMMER CAMP (sports or other), but are not able to pay for it, please contact the Seneca County Youth Bureau at 539.1790 to see if you are eligible for help. (Students must be at least 8 years old.)