To see Private Practice Shared Interest Group meetings, click
here.
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Not an NASW Member Yet?
What are you waiting for?! Click
here to read the Top 10 Reasons to Join NASW-NJ.
Then join us
here!
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At least seven social workers are currently running for elected office in NJ.
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As we celebrate our country's independence and freedom, viewing the dazzling colors of fireworks paint the sky, let us remember how this this great land is built upon diversity. Thanks for playing your part in ensuring this as we continue to move forward together as a country.
The Staff and Board of NASW-NJ send best wishes for a h
appy and safe Fourth of July!
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Survey: Help Document the Impact of ICE
In the wake of reports of increased Immigration and Customs
survey
. This survey
documents the impact ICE's presence is
having on the
justice system and on
immigrant communities' access to
justice. Your responses will be extremely helpful to advocacy that is currently developing arou
nd the issue.
Please click
here to access the survey.
*Responses will be kept anonymous. Make the Road asks
for your name and email strictly for internal record-keeping purposes.
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Upcoming CE Course Courses
Social Work in a Digital Age: Strategies for Effective and Ethical Practice
(
5 General, Ethics CEUs
)
Presenter: David Barry, JD, LSW
Saturday, July 15 from 9:30am - 3:30pm in North Brunswick
Info & Registration
*JUST ADDED!* Maintaining Boundaries in 21st Century Social Work Practice
(5 Clinical, Ethics CEUs) Presenter: Leslie Tsukroff, LCSW Monday, July 31 from 10:30am - 4:30pm in Millburn Info & Registration
Yoga and Mindfulness: Empowering Individuals Diagnosed with PTSD
(4 Clinical CEUs) Presenter: Jennifer Giovinazzi, LCSW, RYT Friday, August 4 from 12pm - 4pm in Cherry Hill Info & Registration
Using Play Therapy with Parents to Support Children's Emotional Development
(5 Clinical CEUs) Presenter: Christian Bellissimo, LCSW, RPT Monday, August 14 from 9:30am - 3:30pm in North Brunswick
Looking for more courses?
View the full list of scheduled NASW-NJ CE Courses (and keep an eye out as we add more!) on our Web site
here.
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CLASSIFIEDS
OFFICE SPACE
BRIDGEWATER - The PeopleCare Center for Nonprofits has announced new rental opportunities for nonprofit agencies at 120 Finderne Avenue in Bridgewater, NJ. Contact Marie Hughes at 908-725-2299, mhughes@peoplecarecenter.org or www.peoplecarecenter.org.
CLASSIFIEDS
To view more ad postings on our Web site click here.
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Did you know that there is no limit to the number of online CEUs you can take for your NJ license?
Choose from over 150 courses available on the
Social Work Online CE Institute.
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Showcase your organization to over 10,000 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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PHOTO GALLERYClick to see photos from recent NASW-NJ events. |
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NASW-NJ
30 Silverline Drive, Suite 3 North Brunswick, NJ 08902 www.naswnj.org Main: 732-296-8070 Fax: 732-296-8074 David Barry, JD, MSW, LSW President Walter X. Kalman, MSW, LSW, CAE Executive Director
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Seeking Presenters for 2018 Conference
We are in the process of planning our 2018 NASW-NJ Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held in April 29 - May 1, 2018 at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.
Interested in Presenting a Workshop?
Click
HERE for information on submitting your workshop proposal.
Interested in Exhibiting Your Agency/Services to 1,000+ Social Workers?
Click
HERE to provide us with your contact information.
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CE Course from NJAHCSW
Memory Care Innovation - Social Work Takes the Lead
(3 Non-Clinical CE credits for NJ licensees.
NOTE: These CEUs are not valid in NY state.)
July 19, 2017 from 10:00am - 1:00pm in North Brunswick
Info & Registration
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NASW-NJ Supports Better Choices Coalition
NASW-NJ is a proud part of the Better Choices Coalition, which held a press conference on Monday at the steps of the NJ State House Annex. A variety of professionals and consumers spoke about the real impacts of past and proposed budget cuts. Social workers have felt the impact of cuts and the industry continues to be threatened by under-funding.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Mark Your Calendar for the 2017 NASW Virtual Career Fair
September 14, 2017
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The
2017 NASW Virtual Career Fair is an excellent resource for social work professionals, like yourself, to connect with the nation's top employers via Skype and Instant Messaging.
Register today to create your Job Seeker Profile on NASW JobLink, and don't forget to flag your resume as a Virtual Career Fair candidate!
*Special Promotion: Save 20% on all Career Development Packages and Job Posting Packages!* Promotion expires Friday, June 30, 2017.
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MEET OUR OFFICE VOLUNTEER
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Maria Greco "I have been volunteering at NASW-NJ since January 2017. As a social work student, I was happy to learn more about NASW. Everyone at NASW-NJ is friendly and patient in showing me how to do my volunteer work. I look forward to coming back!"
Thanks Maria- we're so happy to have you here too!
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CHECK OUT THESE NETWORKING EVENTS!
TONIGHT, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tuesday, July 7, 7:00pm-9:00pm
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LSW & LCSW Test Prep Courses
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(includes ASWB Masters or Clinical study manual - $85 value!)
LSW Test Prep
LCSW Test Prep
August 11 -
Register
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NASW-NJ Now Renting Meeting Space!
Training Room: Weekday starting
at $100 /
Weekend $300
Conference Room: Weekday starting at $70 / Weekend $250
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Sign up for the NASW Virtual Grad Fair if you're thinking of pursuing a social work degree. With 24 schools of social work from across the country attending you can find the perfect place to start your future.This event is FREE for students! What are you waiting for? Register now!
July 13, 2017
12pm-4pm EST
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Private Practice Shared Interest Groups (PPSIG) Meetings
If you are in Private Practice or are interested in Private Practice related issues and would like to be added to one of the 10 locally-based PPSIGs, send an email to Janine Hendryx at jhendryx@naswnj.org with the name of the group you would like to join.
Click on the PPSIG names for information & to register:
Monday, 7/10, 12:00pm-2:00pm
For a full list of PPSIGs, click here.
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