Social Workers, Rise!

This episode I’m sharing the exact questions I was asked in 2 separate Social Work interviews and landed the job offers with both organizations. I’m also sharing questions you need to ask your interviewer to sniff out a potential toxic workplace before it’s too late. 

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Listen in for 5 Tips on how to Interview for a Social Work position with confidence! 

Laurie Eldred, LMSW-Clinical, CAADC is a Clinical Supervisor and is responsibly for hiring and conducting interviews in a Community Mental Health setting. These tips can be used for your next interview no matter what the setting!

Learn more about Laurie here: 

www.justasocialworker.com

www.laurieeldred.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurieeldred_lmsw_caadc?r=nametag

Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-eldred-264896183

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This episode we are talking about how to manifest your true self. This conversation with Jelan Agnew, LCSW the founder of Nalej of Self, LLC. blew my mind a few times. 

Definitely listen in to this interview. We talk about Manifestation, Boundaries, Mindset, Being broke as a social worker, and more! 

About our guest: My name is Jelan Agnew, LCSW the founder of Nalej of Self, LLC. My brain chemistry causes me to struggle with Depression and Anxiety, which makes me magical. I am a Black Therapist with a Black Therapist. My Passion and Purpose is helping Black and Brown humans with generational trauma, by creating new ways of being through healing Mind, Body and Spirit. 

Connect with Jelan: 

website: https://www.nalejofself.com/about 

Watch her TedX speech: https://www.nalejofself.com/general-8 

Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelan-agnew-lcsw-tedx-speaker-88053710/ 

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nalej25/ 

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This week we are talking with Melissa Romo, MSW who works in higher education with her Student Affairs department. This is one of those "non-traditional" Social Work jobs that makes complete sense for our skill sets.

Melissa received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a minor in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Social Work in Adult Mental Health and Wellness from the University of Southern California. Melissa has over 7 years of experience working in higher education in program and service development, grant and scholarship management, student leadership development, mass communication, and holistic student wellness. She provides students guidance and support in navigating financial matters, policies and procedures, providing immediate and short-term emotional and psychological support, and student development. Her experience includes working with diverse student populations such as first-time, non-traditional, first-generation, students with disabilities, and veterans and military-connected to promote access and retention, enrich the academic environment, and enhance student experiences.

Connect with Melissa Romo, MSW

Interested in pursuing work in higher education? Here are a couple of resources:

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This week I’m sharing about my 7 years of experiences with End of Life Discussions in Medical Social Work. 

What settings are these types of conversations happening?

Why is this conversation avoided even by some doctors?

What makes Social Workers perfectly suited to have these conversations?

If you are new to the field if medical social work, starting work in a Skilled Nursing Facility, Dialysis Center, Hospice, Hospital, etc. then this is for you!

POLST Basics for Medical Social Workers virtual course will help you start these conversations with patients so it is less awkward and more productive. Yes, it's worth the investment.

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In this episode with Marthea Pitts, MSW we talk all about Macro Social Work. What is it? What kind of jobs are macro social work jobs? What skills do you need and which ones do you already have? What kind of salary can you expect in Macro Social Work (Spoiler alert, the salary is higher than even I imagined!)?

Learn More and Get Connected with Marthea here: martheapitts.com

Marthea Pitts, MSW is the founder and lead consultant of The MSW Coach, a social impact design firm. She helps corporations and individuals engage in social impact and corporate social responsibility work.

She is a 3x award-winning workforce development career counselor and macro social worker. Marthea is a current PhD Educational Leadership candidate at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University located in Tallahassee, Florida.

She has experience in for-profit, nonprofit, corporate, governmental, K-12 education, and higher education settings. Marthea was recently featured on LinkedIn, detailing her journey to becoming a social entrepreneur. Her professional mission is to help individuals achieve lifelong self-sufficiency through education and career goal achievement.

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This week is part 2 of our conversation with NASW President Mildred “Mit” C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, BSW, LCSW.

In Part 2 of this conversation with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) President, Mitt C. Joyner we discuss what’s next for Social Work in 2022. We talk about social justice, advocacy, ethical obligation for self care, boundaries, and salaries. Stay until the end when she shares how much she actually makes as the President of NASW; I was shocked!

Mildred “Mit” C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, BSW, LCSW serves as President of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), President of the North America Region of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), She serves on the boards of the NASW Foundation and the NASW Assurance Services, Inc.

She earned her BSW from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, and her MSW in planning, policy and administration from Howard University, School of Social Work, in Washington, DC. Joyner’s professional career as a social worker began at Chester County Children, Youth, and Families as a protective service worker, After graduate school, she became the first department head and legal liaison of the child abuse unit at Chester County Children, Youth, and Families.

Mildred “Mit” C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, BSW, LCSW has worked as a professor, is a co-author, and newest podcast guest on Social Workers, Rise! podcast.

To learn more about National Association of Social Workers visit: SocialWorkers.org

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It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected:

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RISE Directory - A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

Have you heard? Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide!  See the full list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/

In Part 1 of this conversation we talk about all levels of Social Work and get personal with the president of NASW, Mitt Joyner. She has a wealth of Social Work expertise and insights including where we have been, our struggles, and what’s next for Social Work in 2022. We talk about social justice, advocacy, ethical obligation for self care, boundaries, and salaries.

Subscribe and listen to Part 2 to hear about the top priority for NASW and yes, even how much she makes as the President of NASW; I was shocked!

Mildred “Mit” C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, BSW, LCSW serves as President of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), President of the North America Region of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), She serves on the boards of the NASW Foundation and the NASW Assurance Services, Inc.

She earned her BSW from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, and her MSW in planning, policy and administration from Howard University, School of Social Work, in Washington, DC. Joyner’s professional career as a social worker began at Chester County Children, Youth, and Families as a protective service worker, After graduate school, she became the first department head and legal liaison of the child abuse unit at Chester County Children, Youth, and Families.

Mildred “Mit” C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, BSW, LCSW has worked as a professor, is a co-author, and newest podcast guest on Social Workers, Rise! podcast.

For information on the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) visit: socialworkers.org

It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and if it feels right, check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career…  

Instagram @SocialWorkersRise 

Connect on LinkedIn  

RISE Directory - A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.  

Have you heard? Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide!  See the full list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/

This week we are evaluating where we are in the social work industry - including students and new professionals. In addition, and arguably most importantly, how can you position yourself for success in 2022?

Research mentioned in this episode:CSW Spring 2021 Pulse Survey

 https://www.cswe.org/getattachment/Research-Statistics/CSWE_Spring-2021-Pulse-Survey_Brief.pdf.aspx

Findings from 3 Years of Surveys of New Social Workers (Dec 2020): https://www.cswe.org/CSWE/media/Workforce-Study/The-Social-Work-Profession-Findings-from-Three-Years-of-Surveys-of-New-Social-Workers-Dec-2020.pdf

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Did you hear? Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! 

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