School Counselors & Social Workers

School Counselors & School Social Workers

Collaborating between schools, communities, families, and students to ensure that all students are offered the opportunity to achieve their personal, academic, and social potential.

TANYA D. JORDAN

Supervisor of School Counseling & Social Work

Foster Care Point of Contact

910-254-4346/ FAX 910-254-4352

tanya.jordan@nhcs.net

School Counseling & Social Work

School Counselors

School counselors are responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program under the guidance of the American School Counseling Association. The domains covered in a school counseling program include personal/social, academic and college/career exploration/decision-making School counseling programs are delivered through individual counseling, small group sessions, and whole-class lessons.

American School Counselor Association

The Role of the School Counselor

New Hanover County School Counselors (By School)

School Social Workers

School Social Workers are responsible for providing the link between home, school and the community. With a focus on academic achievement, school social workers monitor attendance, provide referrals for resources, support families experiencing homelessness and support students in foster care.

School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA)

Role of the School Social Worker

New Hanover County School Social Workers (By School)

School Counseling/ Social Worker Internships

New Hanover County Schools welcomes the opportunity to partner with university programs by hosting student interns. A memorandum of understanding with the university is required before student placement can be taken into consideration. NHCS reserves the right to deny placement at any time.

Students desiring an internship placement are not permitted to directly contact schools or human resources regarding placement opportunities.

Contact:

Tanya DeShields Jordan, Supervisor of School Counseling/Social Work

tanya.jordan@nhcs.net

(910) 254-4346

The following is required for placement and will be provided upon request:

Application for internship
NC Health Form
Level II Volunteer clearance
Education Placement Agreement
Assurance of Confidentiality Form

*Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee placement.

International Exchange Program Support

NHCS is currently accepting applications for the International Exchange Program. Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee placement. Due to COVID-19 conditions and restrictions, NHCS will make a final decision regarding hosting exchange students no earlier than July 1, 2021. Please keep this in mind when making travel arrangements and other plans.

International (Foreign) Exchange Program Information Sheet

International Exchange Program Application

New Hanover County Schools