naswaz newsletter vol 2012 issue 2
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Newsletter for social workers in Arizona, especially NASW members.TRANSCRIPT
Volume 2012; Issue 2
Branches gather to celebrate Social Work Month, honor 2012’s outstanding award recipients
Branch 1 award recipients, pictured at left: Social Worker of the Year Bobbie Anderson; Citizen of the Year Lupe (and Saul) Solis; Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Sue McAleavey; Emerging Leader Kim Davidson; and Kate Widland Gallego, accepting on behalf of Public Elected Official of the Year Rep. Ruben Gallego.
Branch 2 award recipients pictured below from the left: Emerging Leader Faviola Augustin with Branch 2 Chair Josefina Ahumada; Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Craig LeCroy; Social Worker of the Year Judy Pike.
Bottom row, from left: Branch 3’s Social Worker of the Year Christy Chisholm; Members of Branch 3’s Navajo Hopi Nations Unit gathered at the Hopi Health Care Center. Pictured are Mavis Dalangyawma, Hopi Guidance Center; Marie Jim, Alias Charley, Rhonda Talaswaima, Capt. Honahnie (CEO/HHCC), Leslie Bennett. NHNU also celebrated with a cake decorated with the 2012 NASW Social Work Month logo.
Featured in this issue
Who to ContactTo get involved in NASWAZ, please contact any of the following:
BRANCH 1(Gila, LaPaz, Maricopa,Pinal, & Yuma Counties)
Evie LopezPatrick ShockleyBR1 Co-Chairs
emailto:[email protected]
BRANCH 2(Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima
& Santa Cruz Counties)Josefina Ahumada
Kristine Hanson-DellerBR2 Co-Chairs
emailto:[email protected]
BRANCH 3(Apache, Coconino, Mohave
& Navajo Counties plusPayson, Sedona & Cottonwood)
Rhonda TalaswaimaKatherine MeyerBR 3 Co-Chairs
emailto:[email protected]
BRANCH 4(West Yavapai County—Prescott & sur-
rounding area)Open Position
BR 4 Chair emailto:[email protected]
STATEWIDEPACE Chair
Open Positionemailto:[email protected]
PUBLIC POLICY Co-ChairsSuzanne Schunk and Lindsay Simmons
emailto:[email protected]
CCNLI (Nominations Chair)Judy Walruff
NASWAZ Chapter OfficeJeremy Arp
Executive Director(480) 968-4595
emailto:[email protected]
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Board of Directors
Bobbie AndersonPresident
Christine WetheringtonVice President
Suzanne SchunkPresident-elect
Tammy Abbott-ThielSecretary
Eric AlfreyTreasurer
Branch 1Evie LopezCarol LopinskiLaura MastersConnie PhillipsPatrick ShockleyLindsay SimmonsAngie Verburg
Branch 2Josefina AhumadaPatti DorganKristine Hanson-Deller
Branch 3Katherine MeyerRhonda Talaswaima
Branch 4Open PositionOpen Position
Student RepsMarlo ThomasCeleste Plumlee
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SW Month Events...................................... 1Executive Director's Corner....................... 3The President's Pen.....................................46-Hour Clinical Supervision Workshop......5Legal Issue of the Month........................... 6SW Days at the Legislature....................... 6Intern’s Look Back on the Year................. 7HB2009...................................................8-9
Career Opportunities.................................10Upcoming Branch Events.........................10Social Work Poetry Contest......................10
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The Executive Director’s Cornerby Jeremy D. Arp, MSWNASWAZ Executive Director
the photos and supporting materials. Social workers in Arizona’s branches and one unit worked hard to organize Social Work Month events in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Polacca, Arizona. Each event recognized the contributions of social workers and community members and provided shining examples of why social work matters. Congratulations to this year’s branch level award winners! Please stay tuned for the upcoming state-level awards.
The Arizona Chapter supports social workers through advocacy activities. During the legislative session, the Public Policy Committee tracked legislation and supported efforts of interest to social workers and their communities. NASWAZ will seek to increase voter engagement activities and work to support the Quality Education and Jobs Act initiative. For more information, please contact the Public Policy Committee at [email protected] . The Arizona Chapter’s PACE Committee will engage in election year activities.
NASWAZ features events on our online calendar at www.naswaz.com . Do not miss out on the regular Branch-level meeting, networking meetings, and workshops in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson. Visit our chapter website www.naswaz.com and find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/naswaz and follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/naswaz for up-to-the-moment information.
The NASWAZ Board of Directors continues to seek new leadership representing social workers at the branch level in Branches 1, 2, and 4. NASWAZ will issue an addendum to the Arizona Update featuring our slate of candidates for leadership of the Arizona Chapter. Please consider volunteering for leadership with the Arizona Chapter. Contact NASWAZ at [email protected] if you are interested in any of the leadership opportunities. The slate will be announced soon.
In mid-April, President-elect Suzanne Schunk and I attended the NASW Annual Leadership Meeting in Washington, DC. The meeting is an opportunity for NASW to share national trends, honor national award winners and allows the 56 Chapters to share ideas amongst one another. NASW enjoys a strong fiscal position, an increase in student membership and activity, an increase in membership in general, and a Legal Defense Fund celebrating 40 years. It is through the hard work, contributions, and involvement of our membership that make NASW prosperous and relevant. The Arizona Chapter remains optimistic for the future of the social work profession and Association. To read about the National award winners, please visit http://tinyurl.com/c95yme7
Prior to Social Work Month 2012, NASWAZ hosted Social Work Day at the Legislature events on Thursday, February 23rd and Wednesday, February 29th. A total of 300 social work students and professionals attended to learn about political advocacy and how to impact the public policy process. Attendees represented 27 out of 30 districts and provided an impressive presence when introduced in the Senate and House Galleries! Representative (and social worker) Katie Hobbs introduced HR2009, a resolution honoring professional social workers, which was unanimously adopted by the Arizona House of Representatives. Special thanks to our speakers, Protecting Arizona’s Family Coalition (PAFCO), ASU Social Work Student Organization (SWSO), and the Public Policy Committee’s SW Day Planning subcommittee for your efforts!
Social Work Month 2012 was phenomenal! Many of you participated in the national Social Work Month photo campaign.
Go to http://www.socialworkmonth.org to view
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The President’s PenBy Bobbie Anderson, LCSWNASWAZ Chapter President
As I sat down to write this article, I was struck with how far in to the year we already are. Soon it will be May and our temperatures will be soaring. I was hoping for an extended Spring but it doesn’t look like that will happen. We are fortunate to have many of the luxuries that early pioneers did not - especially air conditioning! I’m not sure how they did it.
I think about those early days and wonder what it was like, especially for the early grassroots social workers who were out in the communities in the sweltering heat, working to bring services to those in need and working to change policy around our state. Back in those days, I’m sure little thought was given to celebrating social work, let alone having a whole month of March to do it. Times have changed since the early days, and I am grateful to those social workers whose contributions helped pave the way to make our profession what it is.
March was a busy month as social workers across the state celebrated social work month. I had the opportunity to meet many of you as you celebrated at your events. I was humbled as I listened to your stories of having to “do more with less” and secure resources for clients when there is little to be found. My heart was also full of joy as I spoke to a new social worker entering the profession, despite the obstacles, there was passion and pride in her voice as she looked forward to all that social work has to offer. I’m so privileged to be in a profession where such commitment exists, despite the odds against us.
I would also like to extend my congratulations to all the Branch award winners. As I listened to the acceptance speeches, it served as a powerful reminder and reinforcement why our work continues to be essential for our communities. We applaud all of your efforts. At the chapter level, we recognize that planning and organizing an event takes much effort, so I also extend my
appreciation to each of you for your hard work. This is also an important time for Arizona
members, as you will soon see the next generation of dedicated and committed social workers who will help move our chapter forward. Many individuals have graciously agreed to give their time and talents to run for a challenging position on our board of directors. The candidates you select in this election will strive to serve the association, chapter and ultimately you. This is a prime opportunity for you to influence the direction of your association.
Over the next year, I would challenge you to consider getting involved with the chapter. Perhaps to give back to the profession that has made your career, whether it is to serve on the board of directors or to get involved in branch activities, there is a place for you. It truly is a rewarding experience, both personally and professionally.
There are several activities being planned at the branch level. These are excellent ways for you to get to know your fellow members while networking with other social workers. Please check out the website and newsletters for more information.
Lastly, I would like to extend my deep appreciation to Branch 1 for your nomination as Branch 1 social worker of the year. I’m so honored to accept this award and grateful beyond words. I think of the many, many social workers who walk the path every day, often without recognition of the valuable work they do, or even acknowledgment that they are valued. I feel that the award is as much theirs as it is mine. I would like to thank all of you for your work and dedication.
As always, please feel free to send me an e-mail at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions.
JUST ANNOUNCED CE SERIES WORKSHOP!Join us June 1 at the Disability Empowerment Center in Phoenix
Clinical Supervision: An Introduction to Reflective Supervision and Practice (6 CEUs designed to meet the AZ BBHE’s requirement for 6 hours of clinical supervision training during subsequent licensure periods)
Presented by Nicole Valdez, LCSWNicole has worked with children and families in Phoenix for 11 years. She is currently
working at Phoenix Childrens Hospital and in private practice. She is the past chair of the Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona and is endorsed at Level III as an Infant Mental Health Specialist.
Workshop Description: We will introduce and explore the basic components of Reflective Supervision and Practice and how it can be utilized in a variety of professional settings. We will observe sample video and live supervision in order to better understand the relationship and how it is used to promote best practice.
Outline of major topics to be covered:
1. Use of Reflective Supervision with professionals in the helping fields.2. Professional development in the context of the supervision relationship.3. The importance of self-reflection in work witih vulnerable populations.
The cost for this event is as follows:NASW members $120Non-members $160
Please note that you must provide your Member ID number in the appropriate field to obtain the member price. Register online at www.naswaz.com
LOCATION INFORMATION: This workshop will be held in the north side of the Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center, Disability Empowerment Center, 5025 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034.
Click here to register online NOW - SPACE IS LIMITED!
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Legal Issue of the Month from NASW National:
.....to read this article in its entirety, please go to this link and use your National username and password: http://tinyurl.com/cwmfp5n The Legal Issue of the Month is published by the National office of NASW and is a members-only benefit.
LDF: Defending NASW Members for 40 YearsIntroduction
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the NASW Legal Defense Fund (LDF), this is the second in a series of three articles on the history of the NASW Legal Defense Fund (see, Morgan, S. and Polowy, C., 2012, for first article). Unlike other forms of advocacy where the power of public opinion is paramount, litigation is a forum where the power of one individual or group can have tremendous influence on the course of future events or the development of public policy. One social worker who challenges a
discriminatory practice or who stands up to protect a client’s rights or vulnerable child and remains committed to pursuing the available legal remedies may become the vehicle for setting a legal precedent affecting the rights of other social workers or clients who face similar situations.
Students rally for Social Work Days at the Legislature At left: Students and others from the social work community gather to learn how to impact the decisions made in the legislature. Below left: Members of the Social Work Student Organization help conduct the crowds. Below: PAFCO Founder Tim Schmaltz shares his insights with the group.
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My name is Angela Schultz and I’ve had the privilege of having my field placement at the NASW-AZ Chapter. I’m an Advanced Standing MSW PAC student from Arizona State University and although
I’m looking forward to graduating in May, I will certainly miss my time spent here. Over the year I was able to participate in several activities such
as the Board of Directors Retreat, Social Work Summit, Social Work Day at the Legislature, and Branch One activities. While these were all great opportunities for learning, my favorite event was probably Social Work Day at the Legislature since I’m very passionate about social policy and educating on others on how they can affect public policy.
It was great to work with the Public Policy Committee to organize this event in which nearly 300 social work students and professionals were able to participate in.
Seeing how I enjoy social policy, my supervisor, Jeremy Arp, really looked for activities to enhance my learning of the public policy process including have me research policies that affect social workers and the populations we serve, teaching me how to track bills through the Arizona Legislative Information System (ALIS), having me attend committee hearings, and using the “Request to Speak” option so I could support/oppose bills from home.
Jeremy also connected me to Protecting Arizona’s Family Coalition (PAFCO), a
coalition that advocates for alternatives to budget cuts in Health and Human services. I was able to attend PAFCO Action Days at the Capitol and paricpate in planning parts of PAFCO’s Reclaiming Our Community’s Power project which aims to educate nonprofits on how they can legally and successfully engage in elections on behalf of the populations they serve.
One of the easiest and most effective ways to do this is to register people to vote and then vote! Those of us who work in social services often have the pleasure to work with vulnerable and oppressed populations who are used to feeling unempowered and witness these same people become empowered and live successful lives. What better way to begin the process of empowerment then registering them to vote so they can participate in their civic duty and have their voices be heard.
I plan to stay an active member of Branch One as I also very much enjoyed networking opportunities with other Branch One members. If you have not attended a networking meeting with your branch I would highly recommend it. Although initially I was intimidated to attend these events as I did not know other attendants, I found all the social workers in attendance to always be very welcoming
It was a great opportunity for me to gain knowledge about the several different settings social workers were employed in and provided time to examine how to better improve social work standards, both individually assess how I could enhance my social work skills and as a group how we could promote the importance of social work.
Angela Schultz reflects on year as NASWAZ intern
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House Engrossed State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION 2009
A RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY.
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)
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H.R. 2009
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Whereas, social workers are highly skilled and motivated professionals 1who dedicate their careers to helping people make positive changes in their 2lives; and 3
Whereas, there are more than 640,000 trained social work professionals 4in the United States and more than 10,000 in Arizona who work tirelessly in 5private and public social service agencies, hospitals, hospices, schools, 6universities, legislatures, private practices, corporations and the military; 7and 8
Whereas, social workers improve the fabric of society by advocating for 9accessibility, equality, fairness and care for individuals and families who 10are the most vulnerable in society; and 11
Whereas, social workers help people explore new opportunities in the 12face of serious life changes and challenges; and 13
Whereas, the social work profession was established more than one 14hundred years ago to help Americans overcome poverty, illness, addiction, 15abuse, discrimination and other adversities to reach their full potential; 16and 17
Whereas, the social work profession strives to change systems and 18customs that limit the ability of vulnerable individuals and groups to lead 19fulfilling and productive lives; and 20
Whereas, schools of social work train socially conscious people to make 21a real difference in the world through service and leadership; and 22
Whereas, social workers strengthen communities, expand options and work 23to facilitate humane changes in policies and legislation that improve lives 24of everyone; and 25
Whereas, social work professionals begin each day believing they will 26give an individual, a family or a community renewed hope in the future. 27Therefore 28Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona: 29
That the Members of the House of Representatives recognize the social 30work profession for more than a century of contributions to American society 31and honor the many dedicated men and women in this profession for their 32commitment to bettering the world around them. 33 UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE FEBRUARY 29, 2012. FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 29, 2012.
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The University of Iowa School of Social Work in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences announces the first annual National Poetry Contest for Social Workers. Any social work student, faculty member, or alumnus from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education may participate in the contest. The format for the contest will vary each year. For the inaugural year, participants are invited to submit a 7- line poem. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2013. Poems should speak to hopes, dreams, fears, concerns, and experiences related to social work.
The purpose of the contest is to acknowledge the creative talent of social workers and to draw attention to social work as a profession.
“Hosting the national poetry contest here in Iowa City is a natural extension of what the School of Social
Work has been doing for decades,” says faculty member Mercedes Bern-Klug, a founder of the poetry contest. “We have a 20-year track record of offering a Creative Writing Seminar for social workers and the University of Iowa is known as the ‘writing university.’ Iowa City is a UNESCO City of Literature. Writing is in the air.”
There is no cost to enter the contest. One submission per social worker is allowed. Entries will be judged by a panel of social workers, writers, and poets. The top three submissions will be awarded cash prizes and all submissions will be published in a booklet and on the UI School of Social Work website.
For more information about prizes, deadline and criteria, please go to www.uiowa.edu/~socialwk/creativewriting or call Jefri at 319-335-3750 or emailto:[email protected]
University of Iowa hosts Poetry Contest for Social Workers
Upcoming Branch Events
For complete job descriptions, please visit www.naswaz.com and click on the Arizona Career Center. You will need to sign in with your username and password.
Does YOUR company have an opening for a social worker? If so, you or your company representative can place an advertisement on our online Career Center for FREE. It’s easy.
Just go to www.naswaz.com and to the “Career Center” heading. A fly-out menu will appear, and the second choice is “Arizona Career Posting.” Just click on that link, fill in the blanks, and your ad will be instantly live and available to our members.
Career Opportunities from the NASWAZ website
Artistic Behavioral Health Agency - TucsonSocial Worker/TherapistBehavioral Health Social Worker/TherapistSocial Worker - Hospice Hm CareTrainerLecturer
Social Services CoordinatorClinical Therapist (LCSW)Bilingual Family Support Specialist - Healthy FamiliesBilingual Family Support Specialist - In-home ServicesBilingual Family Support Specialist - Kinship Care &
AdoptionsLead ClinicianClinical Coordinator/Case Manager - Substance Abuse
TreatmentMSW Social WorkerClinical Coordinator/Case ManagerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerProgram Director, Adults ServicesSchool Social WorkerAir Force Clinical Social WorkerLCSWCrisis Support ConsultantOpen Hiring Event - Direct Support Specialist
May 10: Branch 3 Gathering at Kickstand Kafe in Flagstaff at 5:15pm
May 11: Branch 1 Planning Meeting at Fillmore Commons at 5:30pm
May 17: Branch 1 Networking Meeting at Paradise Bakery in Tempe Marketplace
May 22: Branch 3 Meet and Greet in Kingman
June 1: 6-hour Clinical Supervision Workshop in Phoenix
Notes for Arizona membersIf you are interested in presenting
a CE Series workshop, please email [email protected] with your name and area of expertise.
Do you have a program that needs CEU pre-approval? If so, click here to go to the standard CEU pre-approval application. Easy-to-follow instructions and fees are included right there on the website.
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