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- 3. NASW’S MISSION The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs of those who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty.
- 4. NASW CODE OF ETHICS
- 5. HOW WE DO IT
- 6. Professional Development Ethical Value: Competence In Person Workshops Annual State Conference Online Courses Member Discount programs for : Mandated prelicensure courses Continuing Education courses Scholarly journals
- 7. ADVOCACY Ethical Value: Social Workers Challenge Social Injustice Lobby Days State Legislation Political Action
- 8. Advocacy & Public Education
- 11. Membership Job search resources Jobs listed on NASW Social Media and LinkedIn sites , NASW Jobs Link
- 12. NASW Professional Social Work Credentials and Advanced Practice Specialty Credentials •Being a credentialed social worker makes all the difference. Social workers who want recognition for their professional achievements and who want to unlock new career paths come to NASW for their credentials.
- 14. NASW WEBPAGES
- 15. Member Networking • State, Regional and Local Events • Leadership Development • Special Interest Groups – Councils • Social media
- 16. Websites • www.naswca.org • www.socialworkers.org • www.socialworkersspeak.org • www.beasocialworker.org • www.naswfoundation.org • www.helpstartshere.org
- 17. Member Discounts
- 18. Scholarships • Gosnell • Mackey • Native American Birdwoman • Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Council
- 19. NASW BENEFITS VALUE Membership in your local NASW Chapter, with access to newsletters, events, and networking $95 10 issues of NASW News $35 4 issues of Social Work, the profession’s premier journal] $107 Free or discounted CE credits through NASW online Continuing Education $450 Local and national discounts on conferences and events $100* Discounts on HIPAA compliance training $30 Monthly national e-newsletter, MemberLink, covering advocacy, professional development, awards, member discounts, career opportunities, social work news and much more $41 Discounted rates just for members on insurance from NASW Assurance Services TOTAL SAVINGS $850+ *The value of some benefits will vary based on member usage. This example is based on average usage. $850 in Benefits For $48
- 20. Student Membership BSW and MSW Student Membership Dues Annually $48 before Oct 1, 2015 $57 Starting Oct 1, 2015 Transitional Rate Before Oct 1, 2015 After Graduation: $94 Years 1 & 2, $143, Year 3. Starting Oct 1, 2015, $150 Years 1&2, $170 Year 3 75% membership discount for student members Up to $807/$954 in dues savings for BSW to MSW with continuous student membershipEligible NASW transitional members may apply for discounted professional liability insurance for the first two years of professional practice.
Editor's Notes
- How Many Social Workers in the US Definition of social worker: College degree in social work Charity worker, county worker, professional social worker Hard to quantify Estimates range from 500,000 to 750,000
- Formed in 1955 with merger of 7 national social work organizations Largest professional social work association in the world Not a union, not a government agency Mission of AMA: Promote art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health APA: Advance creation and communication of the application of psychology CAMFT: Advance understanding of marriage family therapy as an art and science.
- Not a profession without ethics Ethics are not laws and regulations Laws focus on punishing bad conduct Ethics focus on what is good conduct Enforcement Ethics enforcement through professional review with the goal of rehabilitation Law enforcement focuses on punishment
- Professional responsibility Licensing requirement Cost and quality NASW offers national, state and local programs in person program NASW offers online programs
- Lobby Days: Sunday Monday program Legislation: Selected according to our policies in “Social Work Speaks” and our Leg Committee, Board of Directors Political Action program: $30,000 in donations every 2 years MSW candidates and elected officials a high priority
- Unqualified = Lower level of service Less advocacy and independent thinking Keeps salaries lower Dilutes the real power of social work and slows effectiveness
- Social workers practice in all fields. Little known areas include: Politics, elected officials Police Chief, emergency paramedic Attorneys, judges Community organizers Military Business
- Whether independent or agency practice Social workers as independent practitioners need support
- Social sciences is hard to quantify in terms of outcomes and results. Why? Constant need for research given the dynamic constant change in environmental, social and other factors and variables To stay competent, social workers need the latest in research, evidence and outcomes