MCCSC Social Services


	Monroe County Community School Corporation 315 E North Drive . Bloomington, IN 47401 . USA . 812.330.7700
www.MCCSC.edu	Social Services
MCCSC SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS TRABAJADORES SOCIALES DE LAS ESCUELAS DE MCCSC [en espanol] Pam Lawrence Puls, LCSW Co-Director Social Services plawrenc @ mccsc . edu Gregory Marchant, LCSW Co-Director Social Services gmarchan @ mccsc . edu 812.349.4763 School social workers work with students, parents and teachers to nurture school success. A major goal is to help reduce, and ideally eliminate, problems and obstacles that interfere with a student's learning. When a referral is made we begin by looking at the student's unique situation. Next we develop a plan that works with the student's strengths. Attitude and behavior are areas where the student has the most personal power to work on improvement. In addition, we look to use the student's positive influences such as support and involvement, from parents, school professionals, and community people. Utilizing student and parent strengths, as well as school and community services are critical in this goal planning process. In the long run we're here to assist in teaching students more effective skills, encouraging them in healthy directions and habits, and coaching them forward through personal and academic challenges. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing our students improve and succeed as they graduate to the next level!
	Your school social worker has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and is licensed to practice by the state of Indiana as a professional in a variety of settings besides schools. Typical settings where MSW degreed social workers practice are in mental health agencies, psychiatric facilities, hospitals, correctional facilities, and in private practice. MSW standards are so high that MSW degreed social workers are included in a very small group of recognized professions eligible for reimbursement by national health insurance plans. MCCSC offers this service for free. Your school social worker is trained to work with children and their families in many different areas. More specifically, your school social worker can help with...
	Personal problems that can affect a child's attitude and performance at school School issues, such as how to deal with peer pressure and friendships Academics, including ways to improve study skills Plans for the future - because a child's future begins with the plans that are made today Referrals to outside resources for additional help
	We also assist with the following areas: ATTENDANCE Learning from the student and parent why attendance is a problem and brainstorming ways to maximize the days a student is in the classroom. Why is classroom attendance so important? Read more here! BUILDING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Teaching students to conceptualize their emotions as this skill allows the student to ultimately manage their emotions and behavior ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE The School Assistance Fund -- funded by United Way. Limited financial assistance for: Bradford Woods, School Clothing, Vision Exams and Eyeglasses, Emergency Dental Exams HELPING WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS Meeting with parent/guardian for a comprehensive social history report for the special education assessment committee CONFLICT MEDIATION Helping to resolve disputes among peers from the classroom, playgrounds, hallways, and community CRISIS INTERVENTION Professional assessment and optimal intervention in student emergencies involving personal, school, and or family concerns DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE Referral to community assessment, education and treatment agencies or therapists who work in a team effort with the schools MENTAL HEALTH Referral to community mental health professionals who can work with the school as team to help with any concerns CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS Personal safety, problem solving, positive social skills, good hygiene, sexual abuse prevention
HOW ARE CHILDREN REFERRED TO THE SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER? Student Self-Referral School Personnel Parents Community Agencies Other Students How to contact your school social worker: Check the schedule from this link http://www.mccsc.edu/SocSer/schedule.htm and telephone, e-mail, or make an appointment through the school office to visit with the social worker at the school.
Community Resources & Contacts Condado De Monroe Directorio De Recursos Comunitarios City of Bloomington: Social Service Assistance for Spanish Speaking Community
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