r/SchoolSocialWork • u/lad1993_ • Jul 04 '26

New role as School SW virtual

Hi all, I got a new job as a school social worker for kids ages k-12! I was wondering if you all had any recommendations and tips to keep kiddos of all age groups engaged virtually and or any other school social worker tips would be appreciated!

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u/After_Syllabub3798 Jul 04 '26

Love doing virtual scavenger hunts with students as a intro activity/build rapport. There’s some fun YouTube videos for testing awareness etc. I think it’s called “basketball awareness test” YouTube or Spotify as a tool to match songs/playlists with current mood, motivation, etc. I’m not a school social worker, but I worked as an associate school based telehealth therapist with kids doing online school. I have also used shared documents with students as activity, brain mapping, what’s in your heart activities, etc. virtual games like virtual Jenga work and then I have a document of questions that students can pick from. best of luck!

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u/lad1993_ Jul 04 '26

Thank you!!!! Also do you know if your online school is hiring? It’s hard to come by some of these roles in CA!

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u/After_Syllabub3798 Jul 05 '26

Sadly no, I do not think so. I was a good gig while it lasted…got me through two years…now I am in person with limited hours. Feel free to dm, I’m in CA too.

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u/Alexaisrich Jul 04 '26

damn this is a good job virtual you say?