MCS Social Work Unit

OUR GOAL: To partner with students and their families and school staff to develop a collaborative relationship and reduce the barriers to a successful educational experience.

School Social Work Services:

CRISIS INTERVENTION

• Intervene with students and families experiencing crisis—such as unstable or dangerous situations, child abuse, suicidal ideation/attempts, substance abuse, domestic violence, emotional or physical trauma, mental illness, chronic health problems, or poverty—and link them with appropriate services and to provide ongoing student and family support

COORDINATION

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and professional support staff to evaluate students’ needs, develop intervention plans, and provide/coordinate services to students and families

• Collaborate with community agencies to meet student and family needs and to reduce or eliminate barriers to student success

• Advocate for students to receive academic and emotional supports and resources to help with their success in the learning environment

ATTENDANCE

• Work with students/parents to improve attendance, assist school administrators with truancy complaints, filing criminal summonses, and court involvement, and coordinate services through the Department of Juvenile Justice

MCKINNEY-VENTO SERVICES

• Work in collaboration with the Homeless Coordinator to assess the living situation of each student falling under this federal act and to insure that appropriate services are provided

PREVENTION PROGRAMS

• Coordinate school/county-wide programs and initiatives—such as the Risky Behaviors Program, Early Intervention Program, and At Risk Teams

• Participate in school based planning and intervention teams

LIAISON

• Facilitate partnerships and collaboration between home, school, and community and to assist parents in understanding and accessing resources