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The
National Association of Social Workers is the largest membership
organization of professional social workers in the world.
Representing more than 150,000 members from 56 chapters in
the U.S. and abroad, NASW works to enhance the professional
growth and development of its members, to create and maintain
professional standards, and to advance sound social policy.
NASW-
South Dakota works to serve the needs of its members in the
state, to enhance the image and advance the interests of professional
social workers, and to benefit the people we serve. Our goal
is to promote, develop, and protect the profession of social
work and social workers. We also work actively to advocate
and provide a voice for those we serve so their needs are
recognized and met.
We
invite you to join us and take advantage of the opportunities
we offer for continuing education, legislative advocacy, professional
growth, and leadership development.
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NASW
– South Dakota Seeks Executive Director
NASW-SD
is seeking a part-time ( 18 hrs weekly ), Executive
Director .
Experience
working with the legislature, event planning, public relations,
fiscal management, and volunteer coordination. Strong public
speaking skills and excellent computer skills a must! Bachelor's
Degree minimum, Master's Degree preferred in Human Services,
Business or related field. Professional Social Worker preferred.
Basic
duties and responsibilities include administration and management
of the chapter, financial management, communication with national
office, coalition partners and general membership (social
media, web site management), membership recruitment and services,
continuing education, public education and working with volunteers.
The
Executive Director works with the chapter lobbyist to assure
that social work issues are addressed by the state legislature
and that the voice of the profession is heard regarding these
issues. The Executive Director attends legislative sessions
and committee meetings as appropriate to assure that the profession
is represented effectively in both the areas of professional
license standards and monitoring of legislation that affects
social work clients. The Executive Director will help monitor
the funding and implementation of the new MSW program at the
University of South Dakota .
Email
cover letter and resume to Dennis Pfrimmer, Board President
at dpfrimmer@cacsnet.org
by January 22, 2010. Salary range
$24,000 - $26,000.
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NASW-SD
Conference
Motivational
Interviewing
Preparing
People for Change
Ken
Kraybill, MSW
Thursday
& Friday
March
25-26, 2010
Sioux
Falls , SD
See
Calendar of Events for more information
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Every day, millions
of people are helped by a social worker. You do
make a difference.And it's time to let the world know.
It's time to tell your story......
As
a social worker, you need access to the best ideas, the most
current information, and the most informed people. The NASW-SD
website will provide you with easy access to important resources.
Please explore our “Links &
Resources” page. We provide easy access to the National
NASW website, and to information about the South Dakota legislature
and legislation. We hope you will find this site useful, and
encourage you to e-mail
us with ideas to make this site more responsive to your needs
as a professional.
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for by your dues
The
Power of Social Work at Work!
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