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What does a School Social Worker Do?School Social Workers help students to identify and eliminate barriers to their academic success, improve their interpersonal relationships, cope with life difficulties, develop self-esteem/ self-discipline, learn to problem solve and resolve conflict, develop appropriate social skills.

School Social Workers serve as part of the educational system. Our services help to support and promote your student's academic and social success. We are there for students who utilize general and special education services. We accomplish this by providing some of the following services to you and your student(s):

1. Assessment of student needs through observation, interviews, and psychosocial evaluation

2. Individual and group sessions using research based practices that acknowledge all of a students resources and background information.

3. Instruction and support regarding social emotional and behavioral difficulties.

4. Crisis prevention and intervention

5. Provide resources, education, referrals, and information for students, parents, and staff

6. Work with community agencies, organizations, and other professionals

For more information please visit the Michigan Association of School Social Workers webpage. 

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About Me:  My name is Elizabeth Maher (Liz), I grew up in West Michigan am married and have two children.  I have worked in the social work field since 2002.  I have been lucky to work at Northview Public Schools and West Oakview since 2004.  

Education:  I earned a Bachelors degree in Social Work from Valparaiso University in 2001.  In 2002, I graduated from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor with a Masters Degree in Social Work; Interpersonal Studies in Children and Youth with a School Social Work Specialization.

Accountability:  As a licensed practitioner, I abide by a Code of Ethics set forth by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). The Code of Ethics may be accessed at: http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp

Contact:  Please feel free to contact me Monday through Friday,  7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
                emaher@nvps.net
                (616) 361.3470 ext. 26218





                               
                               



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