Remove Advocacy Remove Diversity Remove Social Worker
article thumbnail

What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

article thumbnail

11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the benefits of being a social worker? Social work is a profession dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. It is a field that requires social work practice skills and offers a unique opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on people’s lives.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

ASASWEI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 9-12 September 2025

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

How social workers support resilience, adaptation, and recovery in affected communities. How social workers influence policies to address climate justice and environmental sustainability. Empowering women as leaders in environmental advocacy and sustainability. The impact of climate-related disasters (e.g.,

article thumbnail

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Report on Youth Gender Dysphoria Raises Ethical, Clinical Concerns

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is gravely concerned with a newly released U.S. And NASW has urged social workers to base their practice on current, peer-reviewed science and recognized best practices. The National Association of Social Workers stands firmly with transgender and gender-diverse youth.

article thumbnail

Catie Bargerstock Receives NASW-MI’s 2021 MSW Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship

Michigan Social Work

MSW student Catie Bargerstock is the recipient of the 2021 MSW Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship from the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Worker (NASW). Bargerstock will be honored at NASW- Michigan’s virtual Legislative, Education & Advocacy Day on October 28.

article thumbnail

What Do You Know About Disability Cultural Competence?

Swhelper

Recently, I had the opportunity to give a webinar on disability cultural competence to social service workers, but was met with many blank stares. As a disabled social worker myself, I often notice that the disability community is not recognized as a cultural group.

article thumbnail

NASW Press Wishes You a Happy Social Work Month: Enjoy 20% Off Books and eBooks

Social Work Blog

Social Work Speaks is a reference tool that represents the collective thinking of thousands of social workers across all fields of practice. This user-friendly resource can assist in developing organizational responses to policy issues, conducting policy analysis, and working in advocacy coalitions.