Overview
Category:support
Median Salary:$58,000
Education Required:masters
Growth Outlook:growing
Student Interaction:direct student
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling
- Connect families with community resources
- Conduct home visits when necessary
- Address attendance and truancy issues
- Support students in crisis
- Collaborate with child protective services
A Day in the Life
- Individual counseling sessions
- Group therapy or support groups
- Family meetings and consultations
- Home visits and community outreach
- Case management and documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Interagency collaboration
Education & Certification Path
1
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related
2
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
3
Complete supervised field experience
4
Obtain state licensure
Required Certifications
- State social work license (LCSW or similar)
- School social work certification
- Mandated reporter training
Career Progression
Social Work Intern → School Social Worker→
Lead Social Worker→
District Social Services Coordinator→
Director of Family Services
Work Environment
Office for confidential meetings, may travel for home visits
Typical Schedule
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, some evening family meetings