NEWS:
Call for Nominations: NASW National Elected Position Vacancies
The
National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (NCNLI)
is pleased to issue the call for nominations for the election of
officers and members of the NASW Board and the NCNLI. Nominations will
be accepted through Fri., Nov. 19, 2021. All applicants must be members
in good standing (no pending sanctions and current membership). NASW
full, part time, or contractual staff are not eligible. Prior staff must
have at least two years of separation from the Association to be
eligible for consideration.
The
NCNLI will meet on Fri., Dec. 10, 2021, to develop the slate of
candidates for the 2022 NASW national election. For information about
the vacancies, position descriptions, and how to submit a nomination,
please visit us at
socialworkers.org/About/Governance/National-Elections.
New LMSW license announcement: New (nv.gov)
NASW-NV announces redesigned Job and Classified opportunities.
NASW-NV announces new Task Force focusing on Racial Equity. If you are a member of NASW-NV and would like to be considered for this Task Force please complete the following form: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/naswnevada-committee-volunteer/
New NASW Practice Alert: COVID-19 Advance Care Planning in Health Care Practice: https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=nE5MuNSwnZE%3d&portalid=0
Chapter Meetings/Events:
- Rural Task Force Meeting - Tuesday Feb 1st, 2022, 5:00PM
- Racial Equity Task Force Meeting - March 14th, 6:00PM
- Best Practices in Telehealth Technology: Ethical Considerations with In-person and Distance Interventions - Feb 18th 9AM-12PM PST, 3 Ethics CEUs - $90 Non-Member, $50 Member of NASW. Description: This ethics virtual training will discuss telehealth,
current waivers, and decision-making for social workers during the
current outbreak of COVID-19.
- Affirming Social Work Practice for LGBTQ+ Youth and Families
(Virtual) - Feb 22nd 10AM-11AM PST Presenters: Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW,
CEUs: 1.0, Description: LGBTQ+ young people and their families have
unique needs in 2022. This cultural competency CEU training will share
updated research on providing affirming practice, resources for social
workers, and understanding the landscape that young people and their
families are navigating within their schools, health care providers, and
when accessing community organizations.
On-Demand CEU Education:
NASW is committed to helping social workers meet their professional development needs. Social Work Online CE Institute houses hundreds of on-demand titles produced by the NASW Chapters and National Office, and, for your ease of mind, uses the same NASW login to access the Institute and all your training history. NASW members can access both free CEs and CEs at discounted rates! Not a member of NASW yet? No worries, nonmembers can also purchase titles (at the nonmember rate).
Sign-up here: https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/