School Social Worker
Lake Orion Community Schools
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Monitored progress of identified students using data-driven decision making to adjust intervention plans as needed.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
- Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Promoted student success by addressing barriers to learning through targeted interventions and case management services.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual student needs holistically.
- Implemented peer mediation programs to promote conflict resolution skills among students, reducing instances of bullying and aggression.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation of services provided following ethical guidelines while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Enhanced parent engagement with school through regular communication and workshops, strengthening home-school connection.
- Provided grief counseling to students and staff, aiding school community in coping with loss.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating with external agencies, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, enhancing students' social skills and emotional intelligence.
- Led professional development sessions for faculty on mental health awareness, enhancing staff's ability to support students.
- Resolved conflicts among students with mediation techniques, promoting harmonious school community.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environment, leading to improved student academic performance.
- Facilitated transition for students changing schools or entering post-secondary education, promoting academic and social success.
- Improved access to community resources for families, connecting them with necessary social services.
- Implemented peer mentoring program, improving student relationships and academic support.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.