What We Do
IN THE COMMUNITY
The Jefferson Berkeley Alliance is doing tremendous work throughout the community. JBA has developed and is implementing the police social worker program at the Charles Town Police Departments as well as enacting a mentorship and school social worker program within Jefferson County schools. JBA is working hard to expand these programs so that all community members have access to these services in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties.
Police Social Workers
As part of community support the police social worker addresses the psycho-social concerns that cause individuals to have encounters with law enforcement. This social worker interacts and provides support to individuals who have mental health concerns, substance use disorders, experiencing homelessness or domestic violence, and more. They focus on individualized interventions and connections to proper community agencies.
IN SCHOOLS
JBA is developing after school programs for Jefferson County students and currently providing a school social worker and school mentor to Jefferson County Schools.
MENTOR BENEFITS
Increased self confidence
Increased self awareness
Leadership skill development
Strong communication skills
Art of delivering feedback
Art of asking questions
Becoming a good listener
Exposure to ne and different perspectives
Growing a personal network
Increased chance of promotion
Increased job satisfaction
Supporting another person
Paying it forward
Learning from someone else
MENTEE BENEFITS
Increased self confidence
Increased self awareness
Develop strong communications skills
Growing a personal network within the business
Exposure to new and different perspectives
Learn to self reflect
Improve goal setting
Learn from other’s experiences
Learn to ask good questions
Being supported by someone
Being advocated for
Increased chance to promotion
Increased job satisfaction
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
School social workers play a vital role within schools by providing academic, career and social-emotional support to students implementing comprehensive counseling programs and collaborating with other school staff and and external partners to create a supportive environment.