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Dear Social Work Colleagues,
Hello! Welcome to Issue #130 of the Social Work E-News! Thank you for subscribing to receive this e-mail newsletter, which is brought to you by the publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine, SocialWorker.com, SocialWorkJobBank.com, and other social work publications.
I would like to welcome back to school all new and returning social work students and wish you a great academic year! If you know of social work students who might like to receive this newsletter, please feel free to share it with them and let them know that it is free to subscribe.
September marks the observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Healthy Aging Month, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (September 18), World Alzheimer's Day (September 21), and more.
Coming in October: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, SIDS Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 2-8), National Depression Screening Day (October 6), World Mental Health Day (October 10), National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (October 15), and more
Since the last issue of the Social Work E-News went out, I have personally experienced an earthquake that shook my building and knocked things off my desk, effects of a hurricane, and a flood that led to my being evacuated from my home and office. Others experienced much more severe effects of these events, and my thoughts go out to them as they rebuild and recover.
Certainly, this week’s commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks puts things into perspective. The commemorative events of the last few days have reminded me of all the ways in which our world can change in an instant, and of the social workers who have been involved in so many ways with the aftermath of that day. Thank you to all social workers who do such important work every day.
I am excited to announce that a new edition (the 4 th) of my book, DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS, is now available! I first had the idea for this book in 1993, and the first edition came out in 1996. The book consists of 58 first person stories of professional social workers, each describing a “typical” day in his or her life. The variety of social work roles and settings still amazes me, and the stories really open up readers’ eyes to the possibilities of what social workers can do. The newest edition features a foreword by National Association of Social Workers executive director, Elizabeth J. Clark. It also has 4 new chapters, as well as a new appendix focusing on social media, blogs, and mobile apps. For more information, see http://shop.whitehatcommunications.com/products/Days-in-the-Lives-of-Social-Workers-%284th-Edition%29.html or look for it on Amazon.com. It is the edition with the purple cover.
The Fall 2011 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER will be available soon! Don’t forget—the Summer 2011 issue is available NOW! Highlights of the Summer issue include Facebook/social media ethics, making the workplace (or field placement) work for you, Peace Corps Master's International Program, understanding care coordination, Kickstarter, book reviews, and more!
Individual articles from this issue are also available on our Web site in Web format. Just go to http://www.socialworker.com and start reading!
IT'S ALSO IN PRINT! Don't forget--THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER is now available in a limited print edition. The 2011 issues, as well as all back issues from 2010 and some from 2009, are available now at http://newsocialworker.magcloud.com. You can purchase them individually, or purchase all four 2010 issues in one perfect-bound volume.
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NEED BOOKS OR GIFTS? The publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER has some great books that make great gifts for yourself or someone else. Give the gift of Days in the Lives of Social Workers or our other social work and nonprofit management titles.
NEW! Available now—4 th edition of Days in the Lives of Social Workers. This collection of 58 first person accounts of “typical” days in the lives of professional social workers will give you increased insight into the wide variety of career paths available in this diverse field! Includes 4 new chapters, as well as a new appendix on social media, apps, and blogs. Get your copy today! “Everyone who reads this book, whether you've spent a lifetime as a proud social worker, you have received social work services, or you are just curious about the profession, will gain a new perspective and appreciation for the work of these tireless individuals”. --Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers, from the Foreword to the 4 th edition.
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CARE.COM
Care.com is an online marketplace connecting people seeking care services with a national and local network of trusted providers. The company provides a simple and safe way for families and individuals to manage their care needs. Care.com offers a full breadth of subscription-based services—child care, pet care, senior care, tutoring, and soon other services—to address the lifecycle of specific care needs while providing free background checks and a suite of tools and resources for selecting the best care possible. The company was founded in 2006 and is funded by Matrix Partners, with a mission to help people to achieve a life more balanced through smart care connections.
We are seeking a dynamic professional to play a key role in our growing senior care counseling team. The ideal candidate will be a Social Worker (MSW preferred) or experienced senior care professional with demonstrated expertise in assisting families to navigate the complex decisions associated with caregiving. The Senior Care Counselor (SCC) will be responsible for telephonic consultations, including assessments, coaching, and provider options on a national basis. Experience working with caregivers, seniors, and providers throughout the continuum of care is a plus. This is a great opportunity to join a fast paced, growing Internet startup based in Waltham, MA, where you will have a meaningful impact providing expert consultation and support to family caregivers nationwide.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive telephonic assessments and consultations to caregivers and their families
- Match client needs with appropriate care providers and services
- Write customized care plans
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends, including aging in place resources, caregiver support services, senior housing and LTC industry developments
- Demonstrate knowledge of senior care payer options
Job requirements:
- 3+ years experience in senior care field, preferably working directly with caregivers
- Knowledge of the continuum of care, resources, and providers
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and problem solve complex situations
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptive to fast-paced, changing environment
- Proficient with technology
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THE HEALTH TRUST
The Program Director, AIDS Services is responsible for oversight of all clinical services and programs of The Health Trust AIDS Services; responsible for supervision of staff, developing and implementing program policies and procedures, fiscal management, grant management, and fundraising.
The Health Trust, Human Resource Department
2105 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 220,
Campbell, CA 95008
Fax: 408-559-3591
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MONARCH
Monarch is a CABHA approved provider of behavioral health services in North Carolina. We need master’s level licensed or provisionally licensed professionals to provide Community Support Team OR Intensive In-Home services in the greater Charlotte, NC area. Locations may include Charlotte, Salisbury, Albemarle, Monroe, etc. Team leader positions require MSW degree, LCSW or P-LCSW in NC, & 1 year experience in Adult or Child MH. Please apply online at www.MonarchNC.org
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10 Things I’ve Learned in My First Post-MSW Job
by Kristen Marie (Kryss) Shane, LMSW
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from an article from the current (Summer 2011) issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER. Read the full article at:
1. Your New Boss is Your Friend…
Most media show bosses of main characters as conniving, demanding, and downright awful. Although some likely are, most are just humans, trying to get their own jobs done and hoping that the new person on staff (you) will make the day easier. Coming in with the assumption that she or he is out to get you starts your relationship off on the defensive, which is never good for a professional relationship’s growth.
2. Be Kind to Support Staff…
With a shiny new degree, it’s easy to feel like a king, but the secret at most agencies is that the receptionist, secretary, and janitor often know more about the inner workings of the office than anyone. They’re great sources of information about office culture, and they can sometimes clue you in to where to find the best office supplies, when to avoid the boss, and other tidbits of information that’ll make your day easier.
3. Get It In Writing…
Any time the boss tells you that it’s okay to be a few minutes late to the office because you worked late the night before, approves your time off, or thanks you for a job well done, communicate in writing when possible. Thanks to e-mail, this is easier than ever to do. This way, you have a written record in case your boss questions your tardiness in the morning, questions why you’ll be gone for a week, or when there’s a job review. Besides, being able to show consistent communication and how much the boss appreciates you in his or her own words makes for a great starting point to discuss a raise!
4. Make Yourself At Home…
Think of it as being an overnight guest in someone’s home; it’s okay to take your own pillow for the bed, but not so wise to take along 743 photos of your relatives to place everywhere. In other words, if having your favorite art print, a coffee mug you enjoy, or a decorative mouse pad makes you feel less like you’re working in a generic box, it’s okay to keep them in your office—but don’t go overboard. It’s wise to consider the social implications of what personal items others see, so consider the office politics and culture before displaying photos of you and your friends in bathing suits on the beach or that funny sign you love about how you’d rather be doing anything other than working. What might remind you of sunshine or free time may cause your boss to wonder why she or he knows that you have your navel pierced or question why you were hired if you’d rather be elsewhere.
5. Boundaries at Home…
Your friends have likely gotten used to your schedule before this job began, which may have allowed you to be up late or sleeping in. Remind them that this is no longer the case, and stick to your guns about when you’ll stop taking phone calls in the evening or when you’ll be out socializing. Otherwise, you’ll give less than your best in the office, and you’ll end up needing to use your sick days within the first weeks of your new job.
Read the rest of this article at:
Articles from the Summer 2011 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER include:
…and more!
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September 11, 2001—10th Anniversary
In remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, here are some social work-related links that pertain to this event:
Emotional Ground Zero
By Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW
The Longest Day
By Andrew Malekoff, CEO, North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center
Remembering 9/11: An Actors Fund Story
9/11 A Decade Later: Study Finds Shared Trauma Still a Factor
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Tweeters to Follow for Awareness
Here are some suggestions for who to follow on Twitter, based on some of the issues being highlighted this month.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
@stopcancer
@acsnews
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
@ChildObesity_jn
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
@IASPinfo
@afspnational
@800273talk
Healthy Aging Month
@healthyagingnet
@AGE
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
@TheBodyDotCom
World Alzheimer's Day
@alzassociation
@caregiverforum
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THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER BOOK CLUB Is Reading A STOLEN LIFE
By Linda May Grobman, ACSW, LSW, Publisher/Editor, THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER
THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER Book Club is back! Have you read our book selection yet? It is Jayce Dugard's new book, A STOLEN LIFE: A MEMOIR. In this book, Dugard chronicles her experience of being kidnapped at age 11 and being held by her captors for 18 years before being found and returned home to her family. There are several social work-related themes that our social work book club can discuss, including sexual abuse, mental illness, resilience, coping mechanisms, and flaws in the criminal justice system, to name a few.
You can order A STOLEN LIFE here:
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Call for Abstract Submissions
Child and Youth Mental Health Matters
First National Parental Mental Health Conference
First International Young Carers Congress
Third International World Congress on Children of Parents with Mental Illness
Vancouver, BC, Canada
May 6-8, 2012
Deadline for abstract submission: September 26, 2011
Conference Description: This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals working in the field of mental health with young people and parents and other stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences related to child and youth mental health. Three themes of the conferences are Parental Mental Health, Children of Parents with Mental Illness, and Young Carers.
Contact Info
UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education
Phone: (604) 822-7524, Fax: (604) 822-4835,
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SocialWorkChat.org–A Service of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER and NASW
Connect with other social workers online! THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine and the National Association of Social Workers have teamed up with the Social Work Forum to bring you SocialWorkChat.org, an online community of social workers offering twice-weekly online real-time chats on a variety of topics. The chats are held on Sunday and Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Susan Mankita is the manager of SocialWorkChat.org.
Registration is free! Chats are at 9 p.m. Eastern Time and will last about an hour. Check regularly for chat topics or sign up for e-mail reminders.
Go to http://www.socialworkchat.org to register and participate in the chats and other features of the site. (Note: The site has been experiencing some technical difficulties. The bulletin board section is working. The chat room is still being worked on.)
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SUMMER 2011 ISSUE OF THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER IS NOW AVAILABLE!
The Fall 2011 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER is coming soon. The Summer 2011 issue is available now! It is available to download in PDF format at:
THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER’s Web site at http://www.socialworker.com includes the full text of many articles from past issues of the magazine. The current issue is featured on the site’s main page. Past issues can be found under “Magazine Issues” in the right column of the page. For selected full-text articles from issues prior to Spring 2006, click on “Feature Articles Archive” on the left side of the page. The magazine is also available for FREE download in PDF format.
Individual articles from the Summer 2011 issue now online include:
…and more!
Our online discussion forum/message board is a place for open discussion of a variety of social work-related issues. Join in our discussion at http://www.socialworker.com (click on the “Forum” link).
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JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK VALUES AND ETHICS SPRING ISSUE AVAILABLE!
The Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics is a free, online, peer-reviewed journal published by the publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER. It is published twice a year, in full text, online at: http://www.socialworker.com/jswve
The Spring 2011 edition is available online now at:
Go to the journal Web site at http://www.socialworker.com/jswve to read this and other available issues. You can also sign up for a free subscription, and you will be notified by e-mail when each issue is available online.
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White Hat Communications, publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine and the Social Work E-News, has published several books about social work. These books make great gifts (for graduation or other occasions) for yourself, or for your friends, students, and colleagues in social work!
Briefly, those currently in print are:
DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS: 58 Professionals Tell Real-Life Stories From Social Work Practice (4th Edition), edited by Linda May Grobman
MORE DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS:35 Real-Life Stories of Advocacy, Outreach, and Other Intriguing Roles in Social Work Practice, edited by Linda May Grobman
DAYS IN THE LIVES OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORKERS: 44 Professionals Tell Stories From Real-Life Social Work Practice With Older Adults, edited by Linda May Grobman and Dara Bergel Bourassa.
IS IT ETHICAL? 101 SCENARIOS IN EVERYDAY SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: A DISCUSSION WORKBOOK, by Thomas Horn
THE FIELD PLACEMENT SURVIVAL GUIDE: What You Need to Know to Get the Most From Your Social Work Practicum, 2nd Edition, edited by Linda May Grobman
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