Wed.Feb 28, 2024

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Why I Work On My Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

I’m not sure how many other people do this, but I get hyper-fixated on what I do in my day-to-day life. I constantly analyze my habits, hobbies, and what I choose to do (or not do) during my day. Whether it’s for work or fun, I’m in a near-constant state of thought, lost in my head about my choices. But in all this thinking, I forget that I don’t always have control over what impacts my mental health, which is what I’d like to talk about today.

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Empowering Voices for Global Change: The Critical Role of Social Workers in Shaping UN Processes and Eco-Social Contracts

International Federation of Social Workers

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5 Ways to Make More Money As a Social Worker

Social Work Blog

By Tashara Robinson, LICSW Travel Social Worker I’ve been a social worker for the past 8 years, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I’ve navigated through various social work roles such as working within an Employee Assistance Program, to working with foster children and families within CPS. Now, I am a travel medical social worker.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending February 27, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

● Last week’s round-up began with the New York Times story about a landmark lawsuit against the New York City family police agency, the Administration for Children’s Services. The lawsuit challenges what NCCPR President Prof. Martin Guggenheim calls “ACS’s widespread practice of engaging in lawless home invasions that terrorize parents and children.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Empowering Social Workers: Tips for Negotiating Better Salaries and Increasing Income

Social Work Blog

By Ryan Namata Social workers play a vital role in society, providing support and assistance to individuals and communities in need. However, many social workers face challenges when it comes to negotiating fair salaries and earning a sustainable income. Did you know that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average social worker in the United States earns just $55,000 annually?

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Try This: Get Your Ideal Community Partners On Board

Nicole Clark Consulting

Try this activity and let me know how it goes for you. Engaging the right community partners to join your partnership is crucial to facilitating a process that’s mutually beneficial. As you plan your introductory partnership meeting, you need to figure out who to invite, and why. You see the value in working with these [.] The post Try This: Get Your Ideal Community Partners On Board appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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Creating Effective Training Programs in Post-Acute Care

Relias

Training post-acute care professionals is essential to providing high-quality care and to the success of your organization. According to the Relias 2023 S tate of Healthcare Training and Staff Development Report , 68% of managers in the post-acute-care sector reported that their current staff development and training program has a “major” or “significant” impact on achieving their organization’s top business goals.

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Ph.D. Leadership Transition – Thank You Scott Harding

University of Connecticut

Dear Colleagues, As you may be aware, Scott Harding, Ph.D., is stepping down as co-director of our Ph.D. program in summer 2024. Harding assumed this role in 2016. During his tenure, he led multiple initiatives that strengthened our doctoral program. These include the expansion of guaranteed student funding to four years of Graduate Assistantship (GA), including two years as a research GA and one year of teaching independently.