6 TIPS FOR NEW Social Workers: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started As A School Social Worker

[@LadyJpraise2024unbound]

Finally, a real description of a school social worker. School, Home, Community..... I am seeing SSWers move away from the home and community part and sitting in schools just counseling and doing group work. Parents have 80 percent of their time with the kids and schools only 10 percent.

[@latoyalowe370]

I love that reframe from "to do list" to "things I get to do". I will be using that! Great tips!

[@terrydaniels6286]

Really good information. Thanks, I am obtaining my school social work certificate and I will definitely keep these tips in mind as I enter this phase of my life. I feel we can impact and change this country one school at a time by being consistent with the children who need direct access to positive adult role models during this crucial stage of their lives...

[@jr.rangel3399]

Im a local truck driver but I don’t want to do this the rest of my life. Ive always been an advocate I enjoy helping anyone and enjoy listening and talking to people. Its been heavy on my heart to change my career and pursue social work. My question is, am I to late to do this? Im 33 and All Iv done is labor work. Only experience I have is my life in general and was a youth leader for 5 years which I loved.

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

it is NEVER too late!!! You are needed 💚 the way i see it is the time is going to pass anyway--- might as well get the degree!

[@terrydaniels6286]

Good question man, but what better question to ask yourself is what can you do with that CDL that you haven't already done? I drove for 15 years and went back to school at 40. Thing about it is I feel I can still do what I do for 30 more years, so if you start now you'll have a master's before you turn 40 and still be able to put 25 years in if that is what you choose. I recommend having a solid support team as there will be sleepless nights! Good luck. BTW- there was freedom on the road, but I remember stopping for food at rest stops and seeing all the families traveling together and knew I need to find a career that kept me home, be safe my man! I hope this helps. I'll graduate with my master's in five weeks and boy was it a long road to get there!! No pun...

[@catherineaplin9086]

Never to late no way, DO IT without hesitation. You do not realise your intrinsic worth. I think you'll be great at it, because it's something you really want to do! I'm 40 and only a year in to my social work degree. I have a classmate who's in her sixties and she's doing wonderfully! Being able to truly listen, and being aware/observant are pretty much the most important skills. seriously, GO for it!!

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

@@terrydaniels6286 LOVE THIS COMMUNITY!!! thanks so much for sharing your journey with us! CONGRATS!!!

[@jamesandrews8570]

Never too late to pursue your dream. In 58 and still finishing my PhD. Chase your dream!!

[@benedictabonsu3349]

It's worth it. Love that takeaway! 💛

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

so worth it! I love school social work!

[@benedictabonsu3349]

@@SocialWorkScrapbook for sure!! 💛😊

[@mccain95]

Thank you for this wonderful information. It’s always great to hear your perspective. I most definitely will digest some of the gems that you dropped in this video!!!!

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

thanks so much!!!

[@raylinlucey]

These are so good Lauren! Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

thank you thank you!!!

[@fatimaabdilahi2785]

Thank you dear for your effort

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

of cousre! thanks for watching along!

[@brittanyturner4959]

I agree that it is so important to be consistent. What I seem to be running into lately is crisis situations that pull me from my scheduled times else where. Any tips on how to address that

[@kathryndubois9]

Thank you

[@hershock]

Wonderful!

[@williamchin5904]

Thanks for the info, always grateful for your channel. Na ma ste

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

You are very welcome! Thanks for tuning in!

[@fayfay4479]

Hi there .I would like to know if you have to be an extrovert to be a school social worker?

[@mitzyjalapa5494]

Hey I have an interview to be a schools social worker I’m wanting to be places in the high school what are some scenarios questions that they are going to give me?

[@omfthatsgood2721]

Hi, I was wondering as a parent how I could request the social worker to speak with my child?

[@maggiecornejo4322]

I’m currently a social Worker Assistant , I don’t have a degree I love what I do yet I want to pursue a career as a social worker I don’t know where to start my question is do I have to go to college to get my AA I’m really bad at math and I feel overwhelmed also I’m an older women which I’m not letting it discourage me . Is it possible to go online and get a degree and fully focus on social worker field ?

[@Sirkhronox87]

How can you be a sw assistant without a degree? What state do you live in?