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To see all our events, visit our Calendar.
Monday, 3/11, 9am-4:30pm
Monday, 3/11, 12pm-2pm
Tuesday, 3/12, 6pm-8pm
Wednesday, 3/13, 11:30am-1pm
Wednesday, 3/13, 6pm-8:30pm
Thursday, 3/14, 5pm-7pm
Thursday, 3/14, 6pm-8pm
Tuesday, 3/19, 6pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, 3/20, 12pm-1pm
Wednesday, 3/20, 7pm-9pm
Friday-Sunday, 3/22-3/24, 9am-4:30pm
Monday, 3/25, 6pm-7:30pm
Monday, 3/25, 6pm-8pm
Tuesday, 3/26, 6pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, 3/27, 6pm-8pm
Friday, 3/29, 10am-11:30pm
Friday, 3/29, 6pm-8pm
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Dreaming of summer?
NASW offers discounts on Disney World tickets and vacation packages including Universal Studio, Sea World, and more!
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March 1 Livestream
Did you see our livestream video on
Facebook and
Instagram? Check it out as we launch our Social Workers Take Over Social Media Campaign and share exciting information about upcoming Social Work Month activities and events.
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NASW Urges Congress to Pass "Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act"
On February 27 NASW CEO Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, testified at a Committee on Education and Labor
Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing
in support of the
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1309)
. McClain stated that the bill will help reduce preventable physical and psychological assaults on social workers and other health and social services professionals. The bill will direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan.
Read the full testimony. |
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Today Is International Women's Day
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NASW-NJ Staff Strike the
#BalanceforBetter Pose
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International Women's Day has celebrated the economic, cultural, political and social achievements of women for more than 100 years.
The day isn't simply a celebration - it's a call to action for everyone to continue to push for complete gender equality.
This year's theme, #BalanceforBetter, runs all year long. The campaign theme provides a unified direction to guide and galvanize continuous collective action. Working together we can build a gender-balanced world.
Learn more about the
history
of International Women's Day.
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Sip & Paint Networking Event
Join friends and colleagues for a fun sip and paint! Enjoy a relaxing evening while networking and practicing self-care.
No painting experience necessary!
March 13, 2019
6pm-8:30pm
Ticket Price: $35
Ticket Price Includes: Light Refreshments, Drinks & Painting Materials
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Happy Social Work Month!
This month, join us as we place the spotlight firmly on social work. We're looking to ELEVATE the stories of social work and social workers throughout March and we've created some great tools to help you do so.
Facebook Profile Frame
On
Facebook, you can use our special NJ Social Work profile frame to let people know you are a proud social worker. Click "update" on your profile picture, select "add frame" and search for "NASW-NJ Social Work Month."
Calendar of Events
We've got more than a dozen events planned around the state to help you celebrate social work. For a quick snapshot of events, download the
Social Work Month Calendar.
Social Work Infographic
Social workers are everywhere! Download and share this excellent
infographic with facts and statistics about the social work profession.
Logos and More
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"From the Front Lines"
Read and Share our 4-page Feature on Social Work in New Jersey
We're incredibly excited to be able to share our special Social Work Month collaboration with New Jersey Monthly Magazine.
Social workers are integral to the well-being of society and are often the unsung heroes in our lives. We can be found in almost every employment sector--for-profit, not-for-profit, private, and public--engaging in work to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities, particularly the most vulnerable memb
ers of our society.
Read the article to learn more about some of the great work being done by social workers in New Jersey. Then share with your non-social workers friends to help grow awareness of our profession!
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This March, Social Workers Take Over Social Media
Download the Social Work Month Social Media Toolkit
Social Workers can be found in all areas of society, striving to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Join us this March as we ELEVATE the profession by taking over social media during Social Work Month. We're calling on all social workers to share their stories this month to let the public know about the invaluable work we do. Share why you entered the field, or what the most rewarding part of your job is, or explain what your job entails and how YOU make a difference. Let's show the world the power of social work!
Download the Social Work Month Social Media Toolkit.
Learn More About NASW-NJ's Social Work Month Activities.
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Discounted CE Webinar in March!
Teen Dating Abuse
(3 General CE credits)
March 27 from 5-8pm via live webinar
Presenters: Sarah Baig, LSW, IMH-E & Elizabeth Paterno-Culp
1 in 3 teen girls and 1 in 7 teen boys in the US is a victim of dating abuse each year. Because of the high prevalence of teen dating abuse, it is likely that practitioners will come across this issue in their work. This webinar will serve to increase participants' knowledge of teen dating abuse, including the complex dynamics of these relationships and the unique challenges teens face. Participants will also develop the ability to recognize warning signs of abuse, work with both victims and abusers, and identify resources.
COST: $20 for NASW members, $65 for non-members
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NASW-NJ Online CE Courses
Looking to take some of your courses from home? NASW-NJ is making it affordable!
Our current offering of pre-recorded webinars
can be found here.
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Classified Ads
Place your classified ad or banner ad in NASW-NJ newSWire today and reach 20,000 readers weekly.
Learn more.
View a full listing of ad postings on our Web site here.
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Employment
SOUTH JERSEY, NJ -
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outh Jersey Elder Care Law Firm seeks FT Geriatric Care Coordinator. Specific job responsibilities discussed during interview. Travel throughout South Jersey required. Minimum qualifications: Masters Degree in Social Work, NJ LCSW, and at least three (3) years of Geriatric social work or case management experience. Send cover letter and resume to
cindy@thesharplawyer.com
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Office Space
UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ -
Beautiful sunny office in five office suite dedicated to therapy. Perfect for individual or group sessions. Subleasing permitted. Small office to provide supervision also available. Contact Ed at 973-699-8910 or email
dredau@aol.com
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Showcase your organization
to over 20,000 visitors each month.
Your
LOGO can be displayed on the
NASW-NJ
website for 30 days.
It will appear as a clickable link
right to your website.
Just send us your Logo and
Web site URL!
For more information, contact
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All courses on the Social Work Online CE Institute
are valid for NJ social workers.
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Our weekly round-up of state and national news relevant to the social work profession in New Jersey
(subscription may be required to access some articles)
- InsiderNJ
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thecrimereport.org
- Asbury Park Press
-NJ Biz
- NJ Advance Media
- Insider NJ
- NJ Advance Media
- NJ.com
- Star Ledger
- NJ Spotlight
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PHOTO GALLERY
Click to see photos from recent NASW-NJ events.
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NASW-NJ
30 Silverline Drive, Suite 3
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Main: 732-296-8070
Fax: 732-296-8074
Tawanda Hubbard, DSW, LCSW
President
Jennifer Thompson, MSW
Executive Director
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NASW-NJ Annual Conference & Exhibition
April 28 - April 30, 2019
Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa
Atlantic City, NJ
- Earn up to 22.5 CEUs in one incredible weekend.
- CEUs also valid for NY and PA
- Learn about telemedicine best practices at our pre-conference program.
- Fulfill your new 1-CEU prescription opioid addiction requirement at our early morning session on Prescription Opioid Dependence.
Note: M13, T28 and the Leadership Certificate Program are almost sold out. Register soon!
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Thank you to our Premier Conference Sponsors
Your logo could be here! A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available for the NASW-NJ Annual Conference. Contact
conference.naswnj@socialworkers.org for more info or call 732-296-8070.
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Webinar: Tools for Social Workers to Prevent Gun Violence
March 21, 2-3pm
The injuries and deaths by gun violence that occur every day in America are a public health crisis that needs to be addressed. Social workers play a powerful part in preventing gun violence, through education, outreach, and intervention. Public health education, legal, and legislative tools can help social workers combat the crisis of gun violence deaths and injuries through prevention and intervention.
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Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD)
April 3, Trenton War Memorial
LEAD bring
s together hundreds of social work students and professionals in our State capital of Trenton. This event is intended to further social workers' and students' kn
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wledge of the legislative process, grassroots advocacy and familiarity with major statewide policy initiatives. Attendees will hear from an array of passionate speakers from the government sector, community organizers, and advocates.
Register here.
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Harriet Bloomfield Scholarship: Apply Now
Application Deadline April 13
 The Harriet Bloomfield Scholarship Fund is dedicated to the memory of pioneer Social Worker and charter member of NASW, Harriet Bloomfield. Ms. Bloomfield served her community in New Jersey in a variety of roles including work in the Department of Youth and Family Services, Bonnie Brae, and the Elizabeth Board of Education. She was deeply committed to educating the next generation of social workers and taught at Kean College and Rutgers University.
Student members of NASW who have been accepted into or are enrolled in an accredited BSW or MSW program for the 2019-2020 Academic Year are encouraged to apply. For more information and application instructions
click here.
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Get Your Social Work Swag!
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Social Work Month: Diversity & Inclusion Series
JOINING AGAINST HATE
is
hosted by
NASW-NJ and
Rutgers University
School of Social Work
in honor of Social Work Month.
Join us for our third and final program of the series. This event is
free and open to all students & NASW members!
*Lunch will be provided!
NEWARK CAMPUS
Wednesday, March 13, 11:30am-1pm
Invisible Wounds of Racial Trauma
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The Application of Evidence-Based Treatment and Social Justice in Groups
(3 Clinical or Soc/Cultural CEUs)
3/15/19 from 10am-1pm in Westampton
Info/Registration
Cause in the Matter: A New Perspective in Couples Work
(2 Clinical CEUs)
3/25/19 from 6-8pm in Hackettstown
*Just added - discounted rate of only $20!*
Teen Dating Abuse
(3 General CEUs)
3/27/19 from 5-8pm via live webinar
Releasing Resentment & Cultivating Self-Forgiveness
(2 Clinical CEUs)
4/8/19 from 6-8pm in Whippany
Info/Registration
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3-Day Clinical Supervision Course
(20 CEUs)
These courses are for those who have held their LCSW for at least 3 years and who wish to supervise LSWs seeking their clinical hours. The course meets the NJ BSWE requirement for 20 continuing education credits related to supervision, and also includes 5 Ethics and 3 Social/Cultural Competence CEUs. This course is held at our NASW office in North Brunswick.
Cost: $350 for NASW members, $425 for non-members
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LSW & LCSW Test Prep Courses
This course includes:
- your own copy of the Revised ASWB Masters or Clinical Exam Guide ($90 value!)
- a personal code to download the app version of the book
- access to the interactive practice test and supplemental materials
- your questions answered by expert instructors
Cost: $120 for members, $160 for non-members
LSW - Masters Prep Course
LCSW - Clinical Prep Course
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New CE Requirement on Prescription Opioids
We know that there have been a lot of questions about the new 1-hour prescription opioid CE requirement for social workers. Though it is not yet posted on the Board of Social Work Examiners site, it is part of a state law (that's why you won't see it in the Regulations themselves) that was adopted by the BSWE. This will be required for you to complete each licensing cycle, so you have time!
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Ellen Runyon, LCSW, presented to the Morris Unit about working with EMS workers who develop PTSD. Ellen has a background in EMS and her talk had a strong impact on all present.
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Looking to gain leadership experience?
Volunteer as a NASW-NJ Unit Leader!
NASW-NJ is primarily supported by volunteers, and you can enhance the value of your membership by sharing your time and talents. NASW-NJ has 12 branches, called Units, across the state of New Jersey to provide members regionally based networking and educational opportunities.
The following Units need a Chair and/or Co-Chair:
- Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland
- Mercer/Burlington
- Monmouth/Ocean
What's in it for you:
- Build new skills while gaining leadership experience
- Influence the Unit and Chapter's efforts
- Impact your local social work community
- Boost your visibility and grow your network
- Have fun
- And earn vouchers for free CEUs through our Incentive Program!
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