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

  • Child Development Consultant
  • Youth Development Specialist

  • Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
  • Provide, find, or arrange for support services, such as child care, homemaker service, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, or parenting classes to prevent more serious problems from developing.
  • Refer clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
  • Serve on policy-making committees, assist in community development, and assist client groups by lobbying for solutions to problems.

  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.