Working normally for the school districts and other educational institutions, the School Social Worker will help students with issues affecting their academic performance or behavior. The job description may involve having sessions with students either one-on-one basis or holding group sessions. A well-written School Social Worker Resume indicates the following duties and tasks – addressing social well-being and psychological issues of students, providing information and counseling; helping students and parents in solving problems, providing referrals to other resources, and helping students in coping with their personal and psychological issues.
The ideal degree for this career path is a bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Work. Possessing a Master’s qualification will, however, be highly appreciated. In addition, the following skills are as well expected – the ability to communicate well with a variety of students and parents coming from varying backgrounds; knowledge and familiarity with various social issues commonly faced by present generation students; and ability to work with students facing learning disabilities.
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Summary : School Social Worker with 3+ years of experience in Developing and implementing professional development training for educational staff and parents, as requested, maintaining a cooperative working relationship with administrators and other staff members, Developing Individual Educational Plans for 25 classified Learning Disabled students.
Skills : CPR Certified , School Social Work Certification, Gerontology Certification.
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