![]() Or, they can pursue their teaching license and become teachers. Graduates who earn a bachelor’s degree in social work who wish to become school social workers can climb the ladder by working jobs such as case management aides, juvenile court liaisons or community outreach coordinators. The first step to becoming a school social worker is getting a degree. With more people becoming comfortable with talking about mental health, the opportunities for social workers are even greater. Many schools, like Oakmont, are opening wellness centers that employ school social workers. They are expected to increase 16 percent over the next decade, with 109,000 social work jobs expected to be added by 2026. Jobs in all areas of social work combined are growing at a rate of more than twice as fast as the average profession. “We’re trying to problem solve.”ĭo all schools have social workers? No, but they are becoming more prevalent. “It’s a matter of being more proactive than reactive,” said Dobon-Claveau, who is also the Sacramento-area regional coordinator for the California Association of School Social Workers. They help clear obstacles to social and academic success and give students the tools they need to excel in school. School social workers are also hired by school districts to support students who struggle with mental health, behavior or emotional problems. Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.Helping school districts get support from social and mental health agencies.Assisting teachers with behavior management.Assessing students with mental health concerns.Helping parents access programs available to students with special needs and school and community resources. ![]() Helping with conflict resolution and anger management.Helping develop positive behavioral intervention strategies.Preparing a social or developmental history on a child with a disability. ![]()
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