School Social Work

School social workers work with students, school personnel, parents/guardians, other clinical disciplines and community agencies to address student and family needs.

Their goal is to support students in maximizing their educational potential. School social workers work within a systems perspective considering home, school and community environment. They address a variety of issues, including:

• behavioural, social and emotional issues
• school absenteeism 
• adolescent issues 
• grief and loss 
• mental health concerns 
• gender identity 
• family issues 
• bullying