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NEWS
"FACING FEAR" CURRICULUM AVAILABLE
The American Red Cross has developed a new curriculum for helping children face fear related to terrorism and tragic events. "Facing Fear: Helping Young People Deal with Terrorism and Tragic Events" is a three-chapter supplement to the Red Cross's Masters of Disaster disaster education kit for grades K-8, released in June 2000. The new "Facing Fear" supplement is available for four different age groups-grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Each chapter contains four lessons and accompanying activity sheets.
Teachers, parents, and other adults who work with children can order the kits, at no charge, through their local American Red Cross chapters. For more information, see http://www.redcross.org/news/ds/features/011114mastersdisaster.html
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AMERICAN GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION OFFERS FREE SYMPOSIA
The American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), in collaboration with PsyBC (http://www.psybc.com), and in response to the events of September 11, 2001, is offering two free online symposia on "Group Interventions After Trauma." The first is to be held January 14-February 1, and the second will be February 4-22. The format will be that of an online panel discussion, which will take place via e-mail. See http://www.psybc.com for further information.
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NEW AUSTRALIAN SOCIAL WORKER EMBARKS ON FILM PROJECT
Amanda Vos is a recent social work graduate from the University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia). She will be traveling throughout the USA and Canada from the end of March until the beginning of August, meeting with practitioners and students, listening to their stories of practice, sharing in their dreams and passions, and developing and raising awareness regarding the issue of social worker self-care (i.e. the prevention of burnout). She will be filming the experience, so it can be used as a resource that to inspire practice (and study!) and celebrate the work being done by social workers on a global scale. She will then travel to the UK, Europe, and hopefully parts of Asia over the next 2-3 years doing the same thing.
If you are an individual practitioner or student, member of a professional association (e.g. NASW), or a college/university faculty member interested in being involved (or you would just like to know more), she would like to hear from you. Contact Amanda Vos at
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FEATURE ARTICLE
SOCIAL WORK LICENSING-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
by Linda May Grobman, ACSW, LSW
I recently asked BSW subscribers to this newsletter, "What is the one question that is on your mind that your professors have not answered?" The most common response was, "How can I prepare for the licensure exam? How do I become certified (or licensed), and what are the differences between the different levels of certification/licensure?"
I often am asked these kinds of questions by students who visit THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER's Web site or who read my publications. I am surprised at the number of students and recent graduates who do not know the answers to these questions.
When I worked as a staff member at my state Chapter of NASW, I often visited social work programs in the area and spoke to groups of students. The subject of licensure was a popular one for these talks. We often covered the following:
1. What is licensure?
2. What is the purpose of licensure?
3. What are the specifics of licensing for social workers in this state?
4. What are the levels of licensure in this state (and surrounding states)?
5. What are the requirements for licensing at my level (BSW, MSW, and so forth)?
6. How (and when) do I apply to become licensed?
7. How (and when) do I apply to take the licensure exam?
8. How can I best prepare for the licensure exam?
9. Is licensure required before I can get a job?
The answers to some of these questions vary from state to state. A social work license is a credential that is issued by the state government in the state where the social worker practices. The primary purpose of licensing is to protect the public-it insures that the person has at least met certain minimum criteria that qualify him or her to provide social work services. Some states require that social workers be licensed in order to practice, while others offer "title protection"-the social worker may not use a certain title unless licensed to do so.
Most states license social workers at the MSW level, and some have BSW licensing, as well. Most states use the ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) exam. To be licensed, you must complete the state's licensing application form, take (and pass) the exam, and meet any other requirements that have been set forth by that state's social work licensing board. Once licensed, you may be required to attend a certain number of hours of continuing education programs each year, in order to renew your license.
For specific information about licensing requirements and procedures in your state, go to the ASWB Web site at http://www.aswb.org - there you will find a directory of all state social work licensing boards, along with basic information for each state. Contact your state's licensing board for the most up-to-date information on what you need to do to obtain this important credential
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Stop by THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER's chat room on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Rich Bott, BSW, is doing a great job of hosting the lively discussion of social work issues. Rich has been a regular on our Web site's message board since his BSW student days, and he is a dedicated volunteer chat host!
To chat, go to our home page at http://www.socialworker.com and click on the "Chat Now" button.
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IN PRINT
The newest volume in the BEST OF THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER book series has just arrived from the printer. It is THE FIELD PLACEMENT SURVIVAL GUIDE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM, edited by Linda May Grobman (editor of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine and this newsletter).
Field placement is one of the most exciting and exhilarating parts of a formal social work education. It is also one of the most challenging. This collection of articles from THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER addresses the multitude of issues that social work students in field placement face, including choosing a placement, getting prepared, using supervision effectively, working with clients, coping with challenges, and moving on to a successful social work career.
See http://www.socialworker.com/fieldsurvival.htm for details on this exciting new book!
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The Winter 2002 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER is now available. See http://www.socialworker.com/current.htm for details.
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Electronic editions of selected back issues (and the current issue) of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER are now available at InfoPost <http://www.infopost.com>. Search for "new social worker" to get a complete listing of available issues.
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JOB CORNER
UNICEF-United Nations Children's Fund
CONSULTANT, CHILD PROTECTION ADVISOR
SSA (Special Service Agreement) 11 months
Recruit CNSP/02/02
The Child Protection Advisor will provide overall technical assistance to the Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour, Vocational Training and Youth Rehabilitation (MOSALVY) in this field. He/she will be based in the Directorate of Social Affairs.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide overall technical assistance to the Directorate of Social Affairs and its Departments in the planning, review and coordination of its activities; in providing technical inputs on specific issues upon request from senior ministry staff; and in strengthening internal and external communication.
- Support the implementation of activities supported by UNICEF under its current Programme of Cooperation with the Government of Cambodia.
- Provide technical assistance to the Ministry in the implementation of the recommendations of the study on Alternative Care for Children carried out in 2001.
- Act as Team Leader for all UNICEF technical assistance to the Ministry: supervise the Organizational Development Advisor to the State Secretariat and liaise with other Ministry Advisors and UNICEF staff and consultants.
Minimum Qualifications:
- university/professional degree in related field
- experience with social work/social service planning and management, preferably focusing on child protection/child welfare
- demonstrated management and organization skills
- experience providing technical assistance/on-the-job training to government in a developing country preferred
- Cambodia experience preferred
- English/French; Khmer an asset
Please send a cover letter, CV and UN Personal History Form (P.11) duly filled out in a sealed envelope to Personnel Officer, UNICEF Office (No. 11, 75 Street, Sraschark, Phnom Penh, Cambodia) or e-mail to
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UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT
Deadline: 28 January 2002.
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ATTENTION LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS
Start the New Year in a full time, rewarding position with Premier Hospice. Join our dynamic team as we provide comfort through compassionate care to persons with life limiting illnesses. You will have an opportunity to use all of your psychosocial assessment, counseling, and referral skills in this effort. Premier Hospice is committed to providing effective, efficient care for our patients and their families. We are skilled in managing all symptoms associated with and occurring at the end of life. We provide care wherever the patient calls home. In addition, families receive 12 months of bereavement care following the death of a loved one. Please call Donna at 770-533-4422 for more information, or FAX your resume to 770-533-4493. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Medical Social Worker-AIDS Healthcare Foundation
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest provider of specialized HIV/AIDS healthcare in the nation. We provide cutting-edge medical care regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Medical Social Worker position available at Carl Bean House, a beautiful 25-bed nursing facility offering inpatient 24-hour hospice, nursing care and medical management Located in the historic West Adams district, near the USC campus. Well-developed mental healthcare program in place at this facility as well as in our outpatient healthcare centers. Master's degree in Social Work required.
Visit http://www.aidshealth.org, e-mail
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For additional job listings, see our Jobs page at http://www.socialworker.com/jobs.htm. This page is updated continuously!
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