Case Management in Schools - Adapting traditional case management to effectively support young people in a school context

Capability Levels: Emerging, Evolving, Established

Social Workers have become a vital and respected component of supporting our youth in schools - through balancing our students' education and their personal wellbeing.

A key challenge that school Social Workers face is: How do we adapt our traditional Social Work practice into the school structure that was built for educators?

The upcoming case management in schools workshop explores the adaptation of traditional case management frameworks into a school social work setting. Understanding the specific roles and responsibilities of school social workers is essential in adapting traditional social work practices to meet the needs of the school community. Using a strengths-based approach with systems theory lens, the workshop explores practical skills to break down barriers, cut through the noise, and engage effectively with a multitude of stakeholders to provide positive outcomes for students.

Who should attend?

This workshop is suitable for anyone looking to explore case management frameworks in a school setting. The workshop is ideal for Social Workers already employed and working in a school setting, or those who are looking to enhance their understanding and practical skills of Case Management in schools.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Critically reflect on the application of Case Management frameworks in a school setting
• Analyse the role of social workers in school-based case management practice
• Explore and apply systems thinking to social work and case management practice and process in schools
• Develop and reflect on practical skills learnt and their application in real settings

Event Structure:

Introduction

Learning Session 1: Critically Reflecting on Case Management Frameworks in Schools (25 minutes)

Learning Activity 1: Interactive group discussion

Learning Session 2: The Role of Social Workers in School-Based Case Management Practice (25 mins)

Learning Activity 2: Group activity

Learning Session 3: Exploring and Applying Systems Thinking in Social Work and Case Management Practice (25 mins)

Learning Activity 3: Interactive group discussion

Learning Session 4: Developing and Reflecting on Practical Skills for School-Based Case Management (15 mins)

Learning Activity 3: Practical Skills Reflection & Application

Learning Session 5: Integrating Skills and Knowledge for Real-World Application (10 mins)

Learning Activity 3: Group Discussion & Action Plan

Q&A and Conclusion

This Workshop is not recorded, however, you will have access to materials and resources on AASW Online Learning for 4 weeks after the completion of the workshop.

AASW Credentials: School SW