Hi all, I got a new job as a school social worker for kids ages k-12! I was wondering if you all had any recommendations and tips to keep kiddos of all age groups engaged virtually and or any other school social worker tips would be appreciated!
I am curious to know how many of you were hired by a school while still obtaining/ pursing your PPSC? I am an LCSW who is going to school for it next month and am having a lot of push back from jobs about when I will be recommend for the PPSC once courses are done (in August). I am in CA for context. Also, a lot of these employers for school social worker want you to at least be pursing your licensure as well. I already have my LCSW, but I am told that the PPSC is preferred and required for these positions. Which I understand, I just don’t get why the reluctance to hire and let someone obtain the PPSC hours needed.
Wondering if any school social workers have any experience with either Insight Schools of California or CAVA- California Virtual Academies? TIA! Wondering how the school year looks like.
Hi yall. I recently applied and interviewed for a SW job for the VA. I believe it went well because they asked for references and contacted them. 3 weeks went by and I decided to reach out and ask what the status was as I never heard anything after the reference check. After I did this a few minutes later I noticed the position I applied and interviewed for was posted. The person of contact sent me a bland email saying the position I applied for was “canceled.” I thought this was odd and also unprofessional that no one ever reached out to inform me of this and I had to seek out this bland response. Minutes after the first email, the same person emailed me again saying they wanted to correct themselves and share that the posting I applied for was canceled but the position was reposted and to please apply if interested. I have found this entire situation so odd as it’s the VA and I was expecting more from them.
Wondering if anyone has had a similar experience with the VA?
Wondering if anyone has worked for these schools as a school sw? If so what was your experience?
Hi yall, I recently obtained a job as a school sw in a really small district. I am transition from a clinical role (LCSW) and I am going to be at a junior high. I was previously a mental health clinician for kids 3-5 and before that for kids all the way up to high school.
Seeking any advice, tips, any suggestions as I transition into the school SW role. Would appreciate any resources to be shared as well :) I am in California
Hi yall I’m in CA and I recently found out that travel school social workers are a thing? Anyone want to share if they are one and their experience?
Hi all, I am bilingual LCSW in CA. I got notice I am being laid off from the office of ed I work for. I am honestly very shocked at this as there is a very high need for services. I have known for several months now so I have been looking for work and contemplating getting my PPSC to be able to stay in schools but no one is hiring in my town or within an hour or so away.
Wondering if anyone knows of any openings preferably in schools or any other LCSW in CA that have their PPSC?
Hello all. I am an LCSW in CA thinking of pursuing PPSC credential. I was wondering if anyone has completed the UCLA PPSC program or any other PPSC program you all recommend?