Social Worker, School
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Aids students with behavioral, mental, emotional or physical
problems: Counsels students whose behavior, school progress, or
mental or physical handicap or condtiion indicates need for
assistance. Consults with parents, teachers, and other school
personnel to determine causes of issues and effect solutions.
Arranges for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and
examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and
indicate remedial measures.
Attempts to alter attitudes and
behavior of praents and teachers that cause or aggravate
issues. Recommends change of class or school, special
tutoring, or other treatment to effect reemdy.
Serves as liaison
between student, home, school, and community resources, such as
family service agencies, child guidance clinics, courts,
protective services, doctors, and clregy members.
Serves as
consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations
which are not referred for direct service. May lead group
counesling sessions to enhance social development of individual
members and provide peer support in areas such as grief, stress,
or chemical dependency.
Usually required to have knowledge and
skill in caseowrk methods acquired through degree program at
school of social work and certification by state department of
education.
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