School Social Worker Roles
What does a School Social Worker do?
Address feelings, conflicts, personal or family concerns, etc.
Come into the Classroom, meets with students individually, small groups, talks with teachers and parents
Am I in trouble if I get called to see the school social worker?
No!
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school social worker or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, etc.
Can you see the school social worker if you're having trouble in school?
Yes.
After I meet with the school social worker, she will call my parents or teacher to tell them what we talked about.
FALSE!
Where is the school social worker's office located?
Is the school social worker allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office? (yes or no)
No. Unless you tell me I can.
What we discuss is confidential. 3 Rules to breaking confidentiality- Hurting self, hurting others, or someone is hurting me
Name some ways to be a good friend.
Be nice, help them, be a good listener, show empathy (understand and share the feelings), etc.
What are the 3 exceptions to confidentiality?
Hurting self, hurting others, or someone is hurting me.
You can talk to the school social worker if you are having family problems.
True!
If you need to see the school social worker, what do you do?
Have your teacher, another adult at school, or your parent contact the school social worker, leave me a note in my office, or come down to my office (with your teacher's permission), ask to see me when you see me in the hallway.
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school social worker.
When you need help managing your feelings, when someone is bullying you, when you are having trouble with friends or your family, when you need help with schoolwork, etc.
Why does talking about your feelings or a problem help?
Talking things out can help you to feel better and problem solve.
What are some topics your school social worker will teach you this year?
Conflicts, Friendships, Emotions, Mindfulness and our brains
The only time that you should have contact with the school social worker is if you have a big problem.
False.
What days of the week is the school social worker in the building?
EVERYDAY!
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult.
What does CONFIDENTIALITY mean?
What you say in here, stays in here. The information is kept private.
What we discuss is confidential. 3 Rules to breaking confidentiality- Hurting self, hurting others, or someone is hurting me
What do you do if there is an issue/conflict during recess?
Tell an adult
Teachers and parents may request that the social worker invite a student in for individual time with the social worker.
True.
Will the school social worker visit your classroom for lessons throughout the year?
Yes! Your teacher will do some SEL lessons with you but I will too!
If a friend tells you that they are being hurt/abused, should you keep that secret? (yes or no)
No! Tell an adult.
What is an example of a time when you might want to talk to the school social worker?
To talk about your feelings, a problem with a friend, or if something is bothering you at home.
If you see someone being unkind to another student what should you do?
Tell an adult; help the student that isn't being treated well
As soon as you request to see me, I will immediately meet with you.
False.