NASW is Here for You from Campus to

NASW is Here for You, from Campus to Career S. Jolene Hui, MSW, LCSW NASW-CA Director of Membership New Student Orientations Fall 2019 1

NASW is your professional association. LARGEST GROUP OF SOCIAL WORKERS 75, 000 members 15, 000 student members 55 LOCAL CHAPTERS • Largest organization of professional social workers • 75, 000 members • 15, 000 student members • 55 local chapters – one in each state, plus US territory and international chapters

NASW’S MISSION The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs of those who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty.

NASW CODE OF ETHICS

What do we offer? Professional Development Advocacy Membership In Person Events Legislative/ Political Practice Help Public Education Professional Benefits & Services Online Continuing Education

Joining NASW as a student benefits you throughout your career. • • News and information Advocacy efforts Career resources Training and education n Ethics and legal guidance n Practice resources n Malpractice insurance n Building a professional network

Your membership is National and local with NASW-CA Chapter.

Member Networking • • State, Regional and Local Events Leadership Development Special Interest Groups – Councils Social media

Know the issues. Be part of the solution. • Education • Resources • Advocacy • Lobby Days!!!

Be ready for on-the-job challenges. • Student liability insurance—students can be sued • Free and discounted online courses – NASW Code of Ethics: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities (FREE 3 CEU COURSE) https: //www. socialworkweb. com/#/details/1709 • Ethics and legal guidelines, plus free consultations • Up-to-date practice information

Be confident in your career. • Social work jobs database • Post your resume for employers (members only) • Sample resumes, cover letters, and interview questions • Social work career information • NASW-CA events - meet and learn from practicing social workers

List of Websites • • • www. naswca. org www. socialworkersspeak. org www. beasocialworker. org www. naswfoundation. org www. helpstartshere. org

Scholarships • Gosnell: http: //www. naswfoundation. org/gosnell. asp • Mackey and other NASW Foundation scholarships • Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Council • Native American Birdwoman (APPLY NOW!!!! Deadline 10/31/19): http: //www. naswca. org/? page=Na tive. American. App

Student Membership BSW and MSW Student Membership Dues Annually $60 75% membership discount for student members Up to $807/$954 in dues savings for BSW to MSW with continuous student membership Eligible NASW transitional members may apply for discounted professional liability insurance for the first two years of professional practice.

From campus to career, NASW is here to help you succeed S. Jolene Hui, MSW, LCSW Director of Membership Jhui. naswca@socialworkers. org 916 -379 -7577 https: //www. socialworkers. org/nasw/join http: //www. naswca. org Facebook: www. facebook. com/socialworkers www. facebook. com/naswca Twitter: @nasw; @naswca_advocacy