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Social Work Services
Social Work Services
Program DepartmentProgram Department
Building Inclusive Catholic Communities
Revised July 2010
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Learning for AllLearning for All
The LDCSB welcomes all students and will provide them with the quality education they deserve;
The LDCSB welcomes all students and will provide them with the quality education they deserve;
Mission Of the LDCSB:To serve the Catholic student in a community that nurtures a living faith and provides a quality Catholic education that enables the individual to become a contributing member of the Church and society.
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Social Work Service VisionSocial Work Service Vision
We believe in the following values and principles of social work practice:
• Dignity and worth of all students• Acceptance and respect• The right of students to self determination• A strengths-based perspective• A holistic approach to the person in their
environment• The right to confidentiality• Advocacy as a social work activity
We believe in the following values and principles of social work practice:
• Dignity and worth of all students• Acceptance and respect• The right of students to self determination• A strengths-based perspective• A holistic approach to the person in their
environment• The right to confidentiality• Advocacy as a social work activity
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Why Social Work Services In Schools?
Why Social Work Services In Schools?
1. Learning can be significantly affected by social, economic, and emotional issues
2. Social Workers help students make the most of their educational experience by addressing these issues to create an environment for academic success
3. Social Workers work with children, youth and their families
1. Learning can be significantly affected by social, economic, and emotional issues
2. Social Workers help students make the most of their educational experience by addressing these issues to create an environment for academic success
3. Social Workers work with children, youth and their families
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Who Are School Social Workers?Who Are School Social Workers?School Social Workers:
– Are members of the Affiliate Area Team– Have specialized knowledge in
relationships, individual and family functioning, interviewing, counselling skills, community development and community resources
– Hold a Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree
– Are members of the Ontario College of Social/Workers/Social Service Workers
School Social Workers:– Are members of the Affiliate Area Team– Have specialized knowledge in
relationships, individual and family functioning, interviewing, counselling skills, community development and community resources
– Hold a Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree
– Are members of the Ontario College of Social/Workers/Social Service Workers
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Trauma/Loss 6%
Personal Safety 6%
Attendance 7%
Who Do We Serve?Who Do We Serve?
Social
Emotional
36%
Behaviour
22%
Family
Issues
17%
6% Other
4% of students receive Individual Social Work Service
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Social Worker Activity Social Worker Activity
72 % of time is spent in Direct Service
53%
10%
3%
15%
3%
2%
6%
2%6%
Individual Contact(Student/Parent)Documentation
Travel
Communication withSchool PersonnelCommunity Referral andLinkageCommittees/Meetings
Group Work
Supervision of SocialWork StudentsMessaging
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When Can Social Workers Help?When Can Social Workers Help?As members of the Affiliate Team, Social
Workers can help when the following issues impact on school performance:
• Abuse/Violence• Alcohol or Drug concerns• Anxiety• Poor Attendance (in collaboration with the
Attendance Counsellor)• Disruptive or Attention-Seeking Behaviour• Bereavement• Bullying
As members of the Affiliate Team, Social Workers can help when the following issues impact on school performance:
• Abuse/Violence• Alcohol or Drug concerns• Anxiety• Poor Attendance (in collaboration with the
Attendance Counsellor)• Disruptive or Attention-Seeking Behaviour• Bereavement• Bullying
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When Can Social Workers Help?When Can Social Workers Help?
• Depression
• Family Crisis
• Parenting Questions
• Poor peer relationships
• Suicidal thoughts/behaviours
• Tragic Events
• Depression
• Family Crisis
• Parenting Questions
• Poor peer relationships
• Suicidal thoughts/behaviours
• Tragic Events
ContinuedContinued
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Service Delivery ModelService Delivery Model• All schools have an assigned Social Worker• Services and staffing are based on the characteristics of
the school community:– Family income– Incidence of love income– Parent education– Percentage of ESL students – Percentage of students at risk
• Determined by the Early Development Inventory
• Knowledge of the Social Workers and other Program Department staff
• All schools have an assigned Social Worker• Services and staffing are based on the characteristics of
the school community:– Family income– Incidence of love income– Parent education– Percentage of ESL students – Percentage of students at risk
• Determined by the Early Development Inventory
• Knowledge of the Social Workers and other Program Department staff
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Service Delivery ModelService Delivery Model
• When possible, Social Workers are assigned to a “Family of Schools” that includes:
• Several Elementary Schools • One Secondary School
• Most Social Workers have an office in a Secondary School
• When possible, Social Workers are assigned to a “Family of Schools” that includes:
• Several Elementary Schools • One Secondary School
• Most Social Workers have an office in a Secondary School
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What Services Are Offered?What Services Are Offered?
• Advocacy• Agency Liaison• Assessment• Attendance
Counselling (In collaboration with the Attendance Counsellor)
• Advocacy• Agency Liaison• Assessment• Attendance
Counselling (In collaboration with the Attendance Counsellor)
• Case Conferences
• Classroom Interventions
• Prevention Programs: suicide, bullying, violence
• Staff professional development
• Case Conferences
• Classroom Interventions
• Prevention Programs: suicide, bullying, violence
• Staff professional development
The Social Worker may provide some or all of the following:
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What Services Are Offered?What Services Are Offered?
• Community Referrals• Consultation • Crisis Intervention• Group Work• Individual Counselling • Parenting Skills
Training
• Community Referrals• Consultation • Crisis Intervention• Group Work• Individual Counselling • Parenting Skills
Training
ContinuedContinued
Social Workers work with individuals, small groups, whole class, Social Workers work with individuals, small groups, whole class, staff and families to deliver their service.staff and families to deliver their service.
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Referral ChecklistReferral Checklist
• A referral is made to the in-school team who will review the following:– That parents are aware of the concerns– Past/present agency involvement has been
determined– In-school problem solving actions have
been implemented and the problem persists
• A referral is made to the in-school team who will review the following:– That parents are aware of the concerns– Past/present agency involvement has been
determined– In-school problem solving actions have
been implemented and the problem persists
When the classroom teacher, parent, SPST, and principal feel that a student would benefit from Social Work Intervention the following occurs:
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Referral ChecklistReferral Checklist
The In-school team will then seek
• Consultation with the Social Worker and other Affiliate Team members
• Parents are notified that a social work referral is recommended
The In-school team will then seek
• Consultation with the Social Worker and other Affiliate Team members
• Parents are notified that a social work referral is recommended
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Referral ProcessReferral Process
1. Teacher, Principal or SPST completes the Social Work Referral Form
2. The Social Worker screens the referral to determine the next steps
3. Parental consent is obtained (for students 16 and younger)
1. Teacher, Principal or SPST completes the Social Work Referral Form
2. The Social Worker screens the referral to determine the next steps
3. Parental consent is obtained (for students 16 and younger)
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Social WorkersSocial Workers
Support the school staff in
a myriad of ways
Offer counselling, referral and consultation
Are a team of skilled professionals
Address the needs of all students
Work collaboratively with others
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