Welcome to the

NASW Alabama Chapter      

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NASW 2010 Annual Practice Conference



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http://www.socialworkers.org/conference
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ELECTION RESULTS
Debra Nelson-Gardell

As President of the AL Chapter Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the following results of our 2010 election.  All terms become effective on July 1, 2010.  Please join in welcoming our newly elected members and thanking the Chapter Committee on Nomination and Leadership Identification (CCNLI) for all their time and work on behalf.
 

• Katherine L. Long, MSW Student Representative
• Dorothy J. Castleberry, BSW Student Officer  
• Casey P. Fordyce, CCNLI Representative Birmingham Unit

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Continuing Education Opportunity

HEALTH ED Presents: Sex Issues in Couple Counseling Workshop 
Presenter: Barry McCarthy, PhD
Date: July 30, 2010     Venue: Birmingham, AL
For More Information Visit: www.health-ed.com or call 800.839.4584


HEALTH ED Presents: Assessment and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Birth – 5 Population) 
Presenter: Jessica Emick, PhD
Date: August 19, 2010    Venue: Birmingham, AL
Date: August 20, 2010    Venue: Roswell, GA
For More Information Visit: www.health-ed.com  or call 800.839.4584

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JOB OPPORTUNITY 

Collat Jewish Family Services in Birmingham, AL is looking for an LBSW who has experience working with the elderly.  The position will primarily involve case management with seniors.  It is a part time position, about 25 hours a week.  Please contact their clinical director, Robin McMilin for more information. Contact:
Robin McMilin, ACSW, LCSW
Clinical Director
3940 Montclair Rd. #205
Birmingham, AL  35213-2416
Phone:  205-879-3438
Fax:  205-871-5939
E-mail: robin@cjfsbham.org<mailto:kelli@cjfsbham.org>
Web:  www.cjfsbham.org<http://www.cjfsbham.org/>
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Welcome from NASW Alabama Chapter President

Dear NASW-AL Members,

Welcome to the NASW Alabama Chapter web page!  The central goal of this resource is to support member information needs.  We hope you find the information and resources you need.   If not, let me know (dnelsong@sw.ua.edu). I encourage you to join with members in your local area at Unit meetings to support your own professional development as well as the profession as a whole. 

 
Debra Nelson-Gardell, PhD, LCSW
NASW Alabama Chapter President 

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What is SWRA? The Social Work Reinvestment Initiative!

The SWRA Goal : To secure federal and state investments to recruit, retain and train social workers and support research to enhance evidence-based services.

For more information, go to: www.socialworkers.org or www.socialworkreinvestment.org

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The Give an Hour Organization Provides Free Mental Health Services for Returning Troops and Families

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                                                                                           NASW Code of Ethics  (Now in Spanish)               

Social Work Month
is approaching
2009 theme is
PURPOSE &POSSIBILITIES

 nasw.dc.org

 10 REASONS TO JOIN NASW 

• National and State Chapter membership
• Job Opportunities
• Insurance Protection
• Professional Development
• Specialty Practice Sections
• Networking Opportunities
• Government Relations
• Continuing Education
• Publications
• Discount Programs

NASW-AL CHAPTER COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE
AND
SOCIAL DIVERSITY
DERIVES FROM NASW CODE OF ETHICS

SECTION 1.05

(a) Social workers should understand culture and its function in human behavior, society, recognizing the strengths that exist in all cultures

(b) Social workers should have a knowledge base of their clients' cultures and be able to demonstrate competence in the provision of services that are sensitive to clients' cultures and to differences among people and cultural groups.

(c) Social workers should obtain education about and seek to understand the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, political belief, religion,and mental or physical disability. 
 

 

YOU ARE THE POWER OF SOCIAL WORK!

NASW IS THE POWER BEHIND THE SOCIAL WORKER!

GET INVOLVED!

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), founded October 1, 1955, is the largest and most recognized membership organization of professional social workers in the world.

Representing 150,00 members from 56 chapters in the United States and abroad, the Association promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers.  NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and advocacy for social justice.