School Social Worker
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The school social worker plays a critical role in supporting students' academic success and overall well-being by addressing barriers that may impact learning. She provides direct support to students and families, coordinates with community agencies, and helps ensure that all students have access to the resources and services they need to thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing attendance protocols and leading the district’s attendance intervention task force
Managing mandated reporting and collaborating with child protective services
Supporting homeless, foster, and migrant students under federal program guidelines
Coordinating crisis response and intervention for mental health or safety-related incidents
Connecting families with resources for food, housing, medical, dental, and vision care
Working with the juvenile justice system to address truancy and other student-related matters
Facilitating training for school staff on mandated reporting, mental health protocols, and attendance
Collaborating on community support programs, such as food distribution and holiday assistance
Making referrals for counseling and mental health services, including in-school supports
Partnering with public health agencies for immunization and health-related services
Participating in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings to support students with complex needs
Through these efforts, the school social worker serves as a vital link between home, school, and the community: ensuring that every student has the support they need to learn and grow in a safe, healthy environment.
Julie Hawkins, LCSW
Student Services Coordinator/ Social Worker
