Role of a School Social Worker

Apr 16, 2020

I recently posted my application for a school social worker position. I've read that only certain DODD schools have social workers. What does their role typically encompass? I've worked as a school social worker for over 12 years on our Child Study Team, working mainly with special education students (evaluating for eligibility, creating IEPs, counseling, etc.,) I'm hoping my experience lines up with what the DODD position entails.

Also besides Guatanamo, does anyone know of any other locations that have social worker positions?

Thank you for your help!

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Palmat I don't have a state cert in school counseling so I figured that would automatically disqualify me. Even though there is much overlap in the work I'm sure the DoDEA would prefer to go with someone with the state certification. However I could see what course requirements I would need to fulfill in order to get my state cert in school counseling.

Apr 17, 2020

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HelpOthers The school social worker at Fort Bragg deals mostly with families, connects them with community services, attends school meetings where the families of concern are being discussed to provide valuable input. I will say the one I know is amazing. She remembers everything and if you mention a child in need, she seems to know immediately if they are pa...See More

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HelpOthers I want to add that she is absolutely terrific about confidentiality. I don't want anything I have said above to indicate otherwise.

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HelpOthers I want to add that she is absolutely terrific about confidentiality. I don't want anything I have said above to indicate otherwise.

Apr 17, 2020

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Palmat Thank you for providing me with some insight into her role. I really can't find any information about what the responsibility scope of a DoDEA social worker. So at least I now have an idea of what the role would entail. Thank you!

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