Garrick White

About Garrick White

I am Social Worker, Author and Speaker with more that 29 yrs of experience in my…

Experience

1. School Social Worker

   Atlanta Public Schools

   Jan 2000 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Provide social work services to children and families in the school setting. Provide individual and group counseling to students. Monitor student attendance and work with parents to help them become more accountable for their children\'s attendance. Conduct home visits. Serve as liaison between the school and community. Facilitate Parent workshops and groups. Participate on the student support team. Complete Social History Assessments. Conduct preliminary investigations regarding cases of abuse or neglect and report to the Department of Families and Children Services when necessary. Collaborate with school personnel and outside agencies to provide effective services to students and families. Serve on the Crisis Intervention Team. Supervise a cluster of school social workers and assist them in solving problems in the school setting. Supervise for Professional Learning Communities for Educators to help them work together to change the culture of the school. Provide ongoing support for teachers to help enhance their behavior management skills. Participate in community development events.

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Social Services
• Case Managment
• Non-Profits
• Program Development
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Crisis Intervention
• Public Speaking
• Staff Development
• Group Therapy
• Nonprofits
• Mental Health Counseling
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Psychotherapy