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Iowa NASW is a chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest professional association of social workers, with over 150,000 members worldwide. NASW has led the way in setting standards for professional practice since the establishment of the Code of Ethics in 1955. NASW works with members and for members to create opportunities within the profession and with those we serve. Iowa Chapter members have opportunities for continuing education events, involvement in advocacy and social justice, and access to network with social workers across the state.WHAT’S NEW WITH THE IOWA CHAPTER
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SOUTHWEST BRANCH SPONORS
Advanced Ethics for Human Service Professionals
Kirk Bragg, MSW, LISW
AND
Understanding the Nature of Crises & Trauma / Treatment Interventions
Justin Brogan, LMHC
Friday, September 17, 2010
Glenwood, IA
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ICISF-CISM LEVEL II
ADVANCED CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM)
Margie Conrad, BS
September 24-25, 2010
**This course requires previous training and experience. ICISF's "Basic Indivdiual Intervention and Group Crisis Intervention" is a prerequisite.
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DIFFICULT ETHICS CASES IN SOCIAL WORK
Dr. Frederic Reamer
November 5, 2010
Des Moines, IA
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SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSE
Dr. Sophia Dziegielewski
February 12-13, 2011
Ankeny, IA
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NASW, IOWA CHAPTER SEEKS
CALL FOR PAPERS
NASW, Iowa Chapter, is currently seeking Call for Papers for the Annual Symposium, scheduled April 14-15, 2011 in Des Moines. This is a great opportunity to share your education and expertise with your social work colleagues across the state. Consider presenting at the 2011 event!
DEADLINE: December 1, 2010
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NASW, IOWA CHAPTER, SEEKS AWARD NOMINEES!
Annually, the Iowa Chapter seeks nominees to honor their commitment to serving others. Please think about social work colleagues that have made a difference in the lives of those they serve and the profession. There are two categories to honor social workers - Social Worker of the Year & Greg Gaul Shining Star.
Additionally, there is a category for a non-social worker to receive the Citizen of the Year Award.
Social Worker & Citizen of the Year Nomination Form
Greg Gaul Shining Star Nomination Form
DEADLINE: December 1, 2010
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SOCIAL WORK REINVESTMENT IN IOWA
Research Completed:
In the Fall 2008, the Iowa Chapter received the Ruth Fizdale Program Grant from the NASW Foundation. The Chapter office utilized the funds to gain insight into the social work profession in Iowa.
The research was developed upon completion of a round of focus groups conducted across the state in the spring 2008 to elicit social worker’s views of the future of the profession. More information was needed requiring the research be completed.
The full report, “Social Work in Iowa: A snapshot of the profession in 2009” is now available.
To read the report - CLICK HERE
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"Reinvesting in the Social Work Profession"
The Iowa Chapter heard from Iowa social workers about issues important to them as the Chapter looks forward to Social Work Reinvestment. You can read the summary to get more information on what Iowa social workers feel should are issues to address.
To read the Research Summary - CLICK HERE
To read the Full Report - CLICK HERE
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NASW BRANCH EVENTS
Central Branch
- September 15, 2010. Provider Impairment with Wesley Richardson, D.O., F.A.C.N. Felix & Oscar's Restaurant, 4050 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.
Northeast Branch
- August 24, 2010. Working with Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence featuring Barb Rindels. Lone Star Steak House and Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue, Waterloo.
- September 28, 2010. Sex and Youth in the Cedar Valley with Janelle Ballhagen. Lone Star Steak House and Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue, Waterloo.
- October 5 , 2010. Living with Bi-Polar with Toni Lee. Lone Star Steak House and Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue, Waterloo.
- October 19 , 2010. Conservatorships with Susan Schreiber. Lone Star Steak House and Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue, Waterloo.
- November 11, 2010. Gangs in the Cedar Valley. Lone Star Steak House and Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue, Waterloo.
Northwest Branch
Southeast Branch
- September , 2010. The Cost of Living in Iowa - Struggling to Make Ends Meet with Lily French, MSW. Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive, Suite 1, Iowa City.
- October 4, 2010. Narrative Therapy with Pat Kelly. Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive, Suite 1, Iowa City.
- November 1, 2010. TBD. Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive, Suite 1, Iowa City.
- December 6 , 2010. TBD. Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive, Suite 1, Iowa City.
Southwest Branch
- September 17, 2010. Full day workshop with two sessions, social work ethics and trauma and crisis. Workshop brochure now available!
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NASW, IOWA CHAPTER, SPONSORED
AT-HOME
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of obtaining your continuing education hours at home. NASW has developed two opportunities for social workers to learn more about aging issues and earn CEUs. In collaboration with funding from the Institute for Geriatric Social Work, the following learning opportunities were created:
AT-HOME CD
Earn 1.25 hours of Continuing Education
“Advancing Chronic Illness and End of Life Care”
with
Mercedes Bern-Klug, PhD, MSW, MA
Susan Murty, ACSW, MSW, PhD
At -Home CD Registration form
AT-HOME CD
Earn 3.0 hours of Continuing Education
"Ethical Responsibility in Your Workplace"
with
Bruce Buchanan, ACSW, LISW, BCD
At-Home CD Registration
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UPCOMING NASW, IOWA CHAPTER MEETING BOARD MEETINGS
-June 11, 2010-
All board meetings are held at the Plymouth Congregational Church located at
4126 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines
If you are a member and would like to sign up to receive updated information, action alerts, and employment opportunities, click here to complete the Iowa Chapter e-mail listserv form.
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