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How Do You Become A School Social Worker?

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How Do You Become A School Social Worker?

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School social workers gather information on students to identify those who may need additional academic or social assistance. They provide direct counseling to students and refer students and families to appropriate community resources. They help students develop problem-solving and decision-making skills, encourage positive coping strategies and work with students both individually and within groups. School social workers work at all school levels, from preschool to high school and sometimes work in specialized schools for disabled children. Most school social workers have full-time employment with a school district, though that time may be divided up among more than one school. They generally receive a variety of benefits as well, such as sick days, health insurance and retirement accounts. Start training in high school by volunteering in a social-services or peer-counseling program. This provides experience in addition to a chance to network with others interested in this career as

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