School Social Worker Job Description Template
The School Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to students and families in the school setting. This includes assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to community resources. The School Social Worker also works closely with school staff to promote positive social-emotional development and academic success for all students.
School Social Worker Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to create a supportive learning environment for students
- Identify social, emotional, or behavioral problems in students and provide counseling or referrals as needed
- Help students develop coping skills and resiliency in the face of challenges such as poverty, violence, or family instability
- Advocate for individualized services and supports within the school system to meet the unique needs of each student
- Serve as a liaison between schools and community resources to ensure that students have access to necessary health and social services
- collaborate with law enforcement agencies and courts when necessary to resolve issues affecting student safety or wellbeing
Objectives
- To provide social and emotional support to students
- To help students resolve personal issues that may be affecting their academic performance
- To collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to create a supportive environment for students
- To advocate for students' needs and ensure their access to necessary resources
- To provide crisis intervention services as needed
- To promote positive social and emotional development in students
School Social Worker Job Skills & Qualifications Needed
- A school social worker is a professional who helps students cope with academic, personal, and social problems. He or she works with teachers, parents, and other school personnel to create a support system for students. A school social worker must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. He or she must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and be sensitive to cultural differences. In addition, a school social worker must have knowledge of child development and behavior.