Both the CSWE and NASW have Committees related to gender diversity. I have been trying to build a relationship with individuals on these Committees to better understand what their specific goals a…Anyone know someone at the CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) or NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
Professional Associations
- Social Workers, when you join a professional association what do you expect to get out of your membership? For example, I expect them to provide info on CEUs, networking opportunities, and professional advocacy. What are your expectations? What associations’ do you belong to and do you feel they meet, exceed, or fall below your expectations?
Social Worker At Fault—I Don’t Think So! « NASWNC
Social Worker At Fault—I Don’t Think So! « NASWNC.
This article from the NASW is dealing with one of my biggest professional pet peeves. If you do not have a social work degree you should not hold the job title of social worker. Licensing laws are not…
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It would have been nice if the article went into ways Social Workers can get into the political arena. Also would have been helpful if the author had at least gone into more detail about the stigma Social Workers face in politics and how they can deal with that issue. I have talked about this problem before. Very few HR recruiters see an MSW as being capable of doing policy work because the assumption is we are only trained to be therapist or case managers.
The NASW really needs to step up its game when it comes to organizing their membership. They are not good at getting the profession engaged in community organizing or meeting with legislators. It is sad when you consider the roots of the profession grew out of community work.
(Source: radicalsocialworker)
