Your School Social Worker
Who is your school social worker at WSM?
Lisa Summers
I can see the the SW if I am having a bad day
Yes, please check-in with your CM and ask to see the counselor (Mrs. Blunt or Mrs. Summers) or SW
True or False: You can talk to your social worker about anything.
True!
True or False: Social Workers work in school, community agencies, hospitals, etc..
True
True or False: If you tell the social worker something really private, they may post about it on social media.
False!
True or False: Your SW has worked for BVSD her entire career
False, Mrs. Summers worked for Lawrence, KCK & Olathe schools
Does the SW only work with students
Nope! SWs work with parents as well
Is your social worker always available during the school days (M-F)
No, Mrs. Summers is at WSM M, T, W, F .
Are social workers in charge of discipline?
No, but Mrs. summers will remind you of WSM policies when need be
Why are social workers private about customer information?
Because their field is governed by protecting the people they serve.
Does your SW only work at WSM?
No, Mrs. Summers works at WSM & BVA
True or False? Only people that are in trouble go to see Mrs. Summers
False. People meet Mrs. Summers for many different reasons, including friendships, relational issues, self-esteem,
What happens if I see my social worker around school
Please walk up and say hello
Do you like being a school social worker?
I love being a school social worker!!
What is confidentiality?
It means that things that are said between you and the social worker are kept between you and the social worker.
Where is your SW (Mrs. Summers) office?
In student services
True or False: A social worker listens to your problems and will work with you to problem solve.
True!! Mrs. Summers will not tell you exactly how to solve all your problems, but we will work together
Social workers are not allowed to talk to teachers or other school staff
False! Anyone can meet with a social worker for any reason
True or False: Your SW had to get parental permission in order to meet with me
True.
Why do social workers keep information about the people they help private?
A. Because they are not allowed to talk
B. Because it's a secret job
C. To protect people's privacy and make them feel safe.
D. Because they forget what people say
C. To protect people's privacy and make them feel safe.
Your SW has always lived Kansas
No, Mrs. Summers lived in Tennessee in her 20s
True or False: Does the SW share students details with others
False! People come to see the social workers for many different reasons and confidentiality (privacy) is important. But, if you say you are being abused (physically, sexually, emotionally), or you want to hurt yourself or someone else - SW must let others know for your safety. Other than that everything is kept confidential.
If another student shares with me that they have plans to hurt themselves - is it okay to tell a safe adult, including your SW
Yes! We have a a responsibility to help others when they need it
Does the Social Worker sometimes work with parents?
Yes!
Why is it important for social workers to not share everything they know about a person with others?
A. Because it would make people bored
B. Because it's not nice to talk about others.
C. To respect the person's privacy and trust.
D. Because they don't know enough to share
C. To respect the person's privacy and trust