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Social Service
The Social Service Department uses individual and group therapy sessions to encourage students to verbalize concerns, feelings, and needs in an appropriate manner, and to work toward the positive resolution of problems. During the first year following admittance to ICRE-R's program, Social Workers meet with each student once per week individually and once per week in group therapy, to assist with the student's adjustment to the ICRE-R community, as well as the transition away from home. Future therapy needs are reassessed after the first year. The Social Service Department coordinates all case management services for students and their families. Case managers are responsible for convening school-wide meetings on each student to review progress made, goals met, revision of goals, and creation of new goals based on students' progress. Social workers communicate with parents and legal guardians on any student infractions and discipline imposed by ICRE-R Administration or appropriate staff. Students are encouraged to be active participants in their emotional growth and development and to maintain a close link with their family/guardian. As part of this process, students are encouraged to go home on weekends and holidays, whenever possible. Students and families are also assisted in arranging transportation for students to go home during ICRE-R break periods. ICRE-R's Social Workers also assist students and their families access state and federal entitlements, such as Paratransit Services, Home Services, and SSI Funding. In addition, the department assists families/legal guardians to obtain medical insurance or Medicaid coverage for their student, as the need arises. The Social Service Department coordinates services between ICRE-R and community agencies, hospitals, schools, and other resources that can aid in meeting the students' needs. We initiate and maintain contact with outside agencies to ensure that each student receives the necessary services from the appropriate agencies. The Social Service Department works closely with ICRE-R staff, the student and family/guardian, and other professionals outside of ICRE-R to plan for the student's transition into the community, and provides support for the student for a period of one year after transition. |
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The
Social Service Department is staffed by licensed social workers who
are under the direction and supervision of a licensed clinical social
worker.