How do they match: Child, Family, and School Social Workers

  • Adoption Specialist
  • Child Protection Specialist
  • Child Protective Services Specialist
  • Child Welfare Specialist
  • Child and Family Specialist
  • Early Intervention Specialist
  • Family Intervention Specialist
  • Family Protection Specialist
  • Family Services Specialist
  • Family Support Specialist
  • Juvenile Specialist
  • Parent Educator
  • Program Support Specialist
  • To Go Specialist
  • Youth Specialist
  • Youth Care Specialist
  • Youth Development Specialist
  • Youth Services Specialist

  • Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

  • Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems, such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.

  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
  • Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
  • Refer individuals to educational or work programs.