School Social Worker
 Beth A. Citron,
LCSW bcitron@blaineschoools.org
Phone (208) 578-5082
Which students may require services
from the Social Worker?
Students are referred
to school social workers when they show signs of social or emotional
difficulties that interfere with their adjustment and academic achievement
in school, such as:
- They appear to have no friends.
- They do not work up to their known ability.
- They fail to do required school work.
- They appear neglected, abused, or unhappy.
- They are disruptive to the school environment.
- They are frequently absent or tardy.
- They do not respect the rights of others.
- They regularly complain of not feeling well.
- They are excessively quiet, shy or withdrawn.
- They lack problem solving and decision making skills.
What do School Social Workers Do?
- Provide crisis intervention services to students and families.
- They are first responders to child abuse and neglect issues.
- They refer directly to Health and Welfare, Law Enforcement and other
relevant agencies.
- Provide group and individual counseling services to students to
facilitate the educational process.
- Represent the schools on numerous community boards and committees
such as the Children's Mental Health Alliance, YAK! (Youth/Adult
Konnections), Community Justice Council, Harassment Investigation Team,
CART (Child Abuse Response Team), and Rape Awareness Task Force.
- Teach classes on personal safety, harassment, bullying problem
solving, anger management, impulse control, friendship, stress
management, and feelings to all students.
- Case-manage complex families to ensure utilization of needed
services and coordination of effort.
- Serve on Building Support and Leadership Teams, act as 504
coordinators, and serve on Multidisciplinary Teams that make decisions
regarding students of concern.
- Refer families to community agencies for material needs as food,
clothing and medical assistance, and to consult and coordinate community
agencies also working with students to ensure continuity in the
student's overall program.
- Conduct assessments and obtain social and developmental histories in
order to make the necessary recommendations concerning problem areas and
interventions.
- Identify needs within the community and develop or collaborate with
resources to meet such needs (e.g., Lunch Buddies, Attendance Court,
Afterschool Clubs, Counseling, etc.).
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