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MSW students, consider an application for two Student Representative Director positions at the University of Washington Foundation Board. 

This is a fantastic chance for students to become actively involved in the University’s leadership and decision-making processes while representing the voices of current, past, and future students. The position offers a range of responsibilities, including attending UW Foundation Board meetings, engaging in committee work, and contributing to high-level discussions that shape the future of the University. 

Here are the key details: 

  • Position: Student Representative Director (2 positions available) 
  • Commitment: Two consecutive one-year terms, with the first term running from October 2025 to October 2026. This is an unpaid position 
  • Eligibility: Open to all students, no work authorization required 
  • Application Deadline: April 7, 2025 

This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable leadership experience, expand their network, and contribute meaningfully to the university’s impact.

For more details and to apply, students can visit Handshake:  

https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9774475  

For more information about the UW Foundation Board: https://uwfoundationboard.org

MSW students, the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) is hiring for an hourly ASE (academic student employees) field trip support position for Spring 2025:

Course: ESRM 201 – Sustaining Pacific Northwest Ecosystems

Dates: March 16th, 2025 to June 15th, 2025

Compensation: $30.03/hour | Approx. 15 hours per week, not to exceed 19.5 hours in any one week | Must be in good academic standing.

Priority Deadline to Apply: March 27, 2025 @ 5:00PM. Applications will remain open until positions are filled.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

ESRM 201 Sustaining Pacific Northwest Ecosystems (5) NSc/SSc

Introduces the principles of ecology across an urban to wildland gradient and discusses how these landscapes can be sustainably managed. Explores basic ecological theories, plant communities, soil, climate, pollution, hydrology, and wildlife in classroom, labs, and field trips.

TO APPLY:

To apply, please fill out the included SEFS ASE Application Form, attach your rèsumè/CV information, and submit your application via this SEFS Application Submission Form. The full description for this position is attached here. Any application questions should be directed to Levi Sy, Winkenwerder 104 or sefsmain@uw.edu.

(Revisited 4/25) Graduating MSW students, a nationally respected outpatient treatment program in Bellevue, WA. is looking for an MSW graduate to work as a clinical outpatient therapist. Commence forwarded message:

The position will start as part-time, but should increase to full-time fairly quickly.  The therapist will work along side experienced therapists in running treatment groups for adolescents and adults with sexual behavior problems, as well as learn to perform psychosexual evaluations.  Training will be provided so that the therapist can provide individual therapy with adolescents and adults.  Assistance in getting licensed and certified as a sex offender treatment provider will also be provided.  This position is a wonderful opportunity for an MSW graduate or soon to be graduate to gain entry into a challenging but very rewarding career in the field of sexual abuse. We are a small program with a total of four therapists, and I plan to retire in the next year or two and would like to train a replacement therapist during that time. 

If you are a good writer, have a good sense of humor, and are ready to work in the field of sexual abuse, please contact me via e-mail or phone to discuss the next steps. We expect the initial rate of pay will be about $40.00 hour, but is negotiable and will increase quickly with experience.

Contact: timothykahn@cs.com

Timothy Kahn, M.S.W.

Kahn and Hansen & Associates

MSW students, the One Health Clinic is seeking volunteers to assist at their clinics on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.


The One Health Clinic serves youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Volunteers provide integrated medical and veterinary care for both clients and their pets. Volunteers play a crucial role in the clinic by:

  • Acting as navigators
  • Assisting clients with intake paperwork.
  • Accompanying clients to both medical and veterinary appointments.

This is a great opportunity to get involved in a unique model of care and cultivate relationships with both human and animal medical professionals.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

  • March 26th
  • April 9th & 30th
  • May 14th & 28th

Please email Hilary McLeland-Wieser (hmclel@uw.edu) with any questions. 

Graduating MSW students, consider this part-time social worker position at the Ballard Northwest Senior Center. Position is open until filled. See forwarded details and application link below:


WHO is Sound Generations?

We are a comprehensive non-profit organization that serves older adults and people with disabilities in King County. Our mission is to partner with older adults to provide accessible and inclusive services so they can age their way.

We are currently seeking a Social Worker to join our Ballard NW Senior Center in Seattle, WA. 

What will YOU do?

The Social Worker responds to client concerns, provides comprehensive assessments and develops interventions that increase client stability, support independence, and prevent hospitalization. 

Pay Rate: $34.84 per hour.

Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday, 24 hours per week.

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Graduating MSW students, consider this job opportunity with the Casey Family Program as a Data Advocacy Manager. See job details and application link below.


Job Summary:   
The Data Advocacy Manager is a key member of the Data Advocacy Team, which strives to advance the use of data and information internally and externally for action-oriented, strategic decision-making to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change for children and families. This role engages with internal and external partners (including state and county child welfare leaders, Tribal child welfare leaders, individuals with lived expertise, legislators, the judiciary, etc) to support Data Advocacy’s core strategies: creating analysis, presentations and visualizations for communicating and monitoring progress on key outcomes; collaborating with a broad range of thought partners on the strategic use of data to drive excellence; contributing to the development and evolution of the infrastructure to equitably and effectively use, store, and share data; connecting child welfare data leaders across the country to dialogue about key analytical issues and surface new insights; and championing the development of data fluency and critical thinking to facilitate outcome-focused decision making.

This position is based at their Seattle Headquarters office.  The typical hiring range for this position in Seattle is $85,000 to $100,000.

Apply Here: Link to Job Posting

MSW (CCIP and APP) students, consider an application with SDOT.

Open to any community college, undergrad, or graduate student in any major or pre-major status.  Listed language ability is preferred but not required.  Preferred areas of study were required for the posting but are not a limiting factor. Those with the skills and interest in the role should apply ASAP.

SDOT Intern – Program Development Outreach

Application due March 18, 2025 by 4pm PST

Start date: Mid-May 2025   End Date: Early to Mid-June 2026.

Undergraduate students will be paid $21.78/ per hour.
Graduate students will be paid $26.71/ per hour

MSW students,

Consider this opportunity with the wonderful SSW Admissions Team:

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The School of Social Work Admissions Team is a small but mighty cadre of student workers and staff who recruit, advise, and admit social work students that are committed to developing and strengthening their values, knowledge and skills necessary to be effective change-makers. 

We are looking to hire two (2) Student Information Specialists (SIS) for the Admissions Team for the 2025-2026 academic year who are innovative, collaborative and excited to help us raise awareness about social work education.

Applications for the Student Information Specialist position for the 2025 – 2026 academic year will open for 1 week on Sunday, March 2, 2025, by 12:00pm, and close on Sunday, March 9, 2025, by 11:59pm PST. Note that applications WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline.

Review the job description here, or attached below: 

Student Information Specialist Job Description_2025_2026.pdf

Find more information on the website: SSW Student Information Specialist

For inquiries, please contact: uwschoolofsocialwork@uw.edu

MSW students, consider becoming one of the Youth & Teen Program Coordinator(s) this summer.


UW Youth & Teen Programs is currently recruiting for Coordinators who will work part-time in the spring and full-time over the summer.  To learn more about the Program visit their website at: UW Youth & Teen Programs.

Apply via UW Hires:  YTP Coordinator

Deadline: Open until filled

MSW students seeking service learning & leadership experience, consider this opportunity with the University District Street Medicine. Commence forwarded message:

University District Street Medicine (UDSM) is a student-run, interprofessional volunteer organization dedicated to improving health equity among those in Seattle’s University District. We currently have 5 regularly scheduled outreach sites, serving different areas within the U-District community by providing individuals with basic medical services through street outreaches and clinic-based care. We are recruiting for multiple leadership position openings in UDSM starting in March! Applications are due Feb 17th.

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MSW students, consider attending this half-day conference.

The Diversity Leadership Conference is a free, half-day conference hosted at the University of Washington each year to encourage students to strengthen their leadership skills and cultural awareness, engage in critical dialogues about activism and social justice, and network with peers and professionals from similar backgrounds and experiences.

This year, we are excited to present the 11th annual Diversity Leadership Conference, with the theme “Building Belonging: Empowerment in Times of Change” – despite the current state of our global world, we hope to inspire moments of unity and strength in our collective power. While it is easy to focus on negative aspects of our unfolding reality, we want to name and take space in recognizing the positive & empowering important work people have already been and will continue doing. Together, we will engage in a rich array of impactful conversations and workshops designed to strengthen leadership skills, with an emphasis on owning the power of our various identities and communities as we work to ground ourselves in power as we approach the coming years.

Conference Registration

Registration for the 2025 Diversity Leadership Conference is opening in early February. The conference will be held 1pm – 5pm on Friday, February 21, with an additional networking reception for community professionals from 5-6pm. Check back for registration in a few weeks!

The Norton Sound Health Corporation CAMP Department is now recruiting for the Summercise Program in Nome, Alaska. For over 20 years, this internship has been focused on community health, diabetes prevention, pediatric nutrition and nutrition programming and has afforded students the opportunity for mentorship from dietitians and health educators on staff and hands on experience in rotations such as clinical, food service, and outpatient nutrition counseling and biometric screenings. 

All expenses are covered (travel, lodging).  Interns also receive a stipend for food expenses. 

Learn more about the program and apply by 2/18/2025.  

MSW students, consider your participation in this research study on how culture affects daily interactions through mental health and thoughts. Begin forwarded message:

My name is Troye Lu, and I am a Researcher with the University of Washington’s Center for the Science of Social Connection.

We are currently conducting a study through the psychology research pool and are having trouble with recruitment. Our study asks participants to engage in a 40-minute online session to share their social experiences.

We would appreciate it if you could share our sign-up link with your students or allow us to present the study details to your classes. We are looking forward to your response. Here are the study details!

Interested in how culture affects daily interactions? We are looking for participants for our 40-minute online research study, which will take over Zoom and be scheduled at your convenience. You will engage in discussions about personal stories and experiences in response to thought-provoking journaling prompts. This study aims to assess how cultures affect disclosure about thoughts and mental health. You will also be eligible to win a $20 Amazon gift card!

Sign up for this study here: 

https://qualtricsxm33bqmchlb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEZSUDiM3HD5UJ8?Q_CHL=qr

Please feel free to reach out to our study team with any questions at this email: uwscstudy@gmail.com

MSW students, consider volunteering with the Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center:

Volunteer registration for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic is now open!  The Seattle/King County Clinic is a four-day volunteer-driven event at Seattle Center that provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.

Thanks to your generosity, time, and abilities, over nine years the Clinic has served 30,000 patients and provided more than $26 million in care. We invite you to join us for another rewarding experience April 24-27, 2025 at Seattle Center. Also, don’t forget set up and take down in the days before and after the event as well as eyeglasses dispensing in late May.

for questions, please contact: SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org | 206-615-1835

Recent MSW graduates or MSW alum, please consider this full-time employment opportunity with Jubilee Women’s Women’s Center.

Apply Here:

Details

Location: Seattle

Job Type: Full Time

Start Date: February 10, 2025

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Experience Level: Mid-level

Salary: USD $57,900 – $64,000 / year

Areas of Focus: Housing & Homelessness, Volunteering, Women, Poverty

The Show Me Foundation is thrilled to extend a special invitation to your students for our upcoming “Problem Gambling in BIPOC Communities: A BIPOC Clinicians Symposium.” This free training event offers a unique opportunity to explore critical discussions and professional development in addressing problem gambling and its effects on BIPOC communities. Please take a look at the attached registration form. 

Title: Improving Problem Gambling Services for African Americans & BIPOC Communities: Strategies for Enhancing Accessibility, Quality & Leadership

Event Details:

– Dates: February 27, 2025, & February 28, 2025
– Location: Tabor 100 Inc., 7100 Fort Dent Way, Ste 100, Tukwila, WA 98188
– Theme: Improving Problem Gambling Services for African Americans & BIPOC Communities: Strategies for Enhancing Accessibility, Quality & Leadership

This symposium aims to:

– Illuminate the unique challenges surrounding problem gambling within BIPOC communities.
– Highlight the importance of culturally competent approaches in mental health and addiction services.
– Foster collaboration and dialogue among BIPOC clinicians, social work educators, and students.

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Greetings MSW students, see below for an in-house professional development opportunity with the SSW Office of Admissions:

Application Deadline: no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, no exceptions.

To apply send your current resume to Jennifer Maglalang, Director of Admissions, via email to jennmag@uw.edu.  

The School of Social Work Admissions Team is a small but mighty cadre of student workers and staff who recruit, advise, and admit social work students who are committed to developing and strengthening the values, knowledge and skills necessary to be effective change-makers.  We are looking to hire one Student Information Specialist (SIS) for Winter and Spring quarters 2025 academic year who is innovative, collaborative, and excited to help us raise awareness about social work education and build a robust cohort of social work students.  

Please review the information below before applying. 

Eligibility 

  • The Student Information Specialist application is open to current and continuing MSW students. 
  • Washington state law and University (UW) policy prohibits the UW from hiring candidates for staff and covered student employment who do not complete and sign a sexual misconduct declaration prior to their start of employment and requires the UW to conduct a sexual misconduct verification on the final candidate’s current and past postsecondary educational institution employers prior to offer of employment. If selected for the position, the successful candidate will be required to submit a signed sexual misconduct disclosure form before an official offer of employment is made.  
  • If offered a position, EDP students registered for fewer than 10 credits per quarter will need to submit a Petition for Reduced Enrollment.  If the petition is approved, EDP students may be eligible for employment.  
  • Students must maintain enrollment for Winter and Spring quarters once the position begins. 

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EDP1, EDP2, and DAY1 students, the Workforce for Student Well-Being Initiative (WSW) is recruiting MSW students eager to make a difference in #schoolmentalhealth. Consider applying to this comprehensive resource program, inclusive of scholarship funds, academic mentoring, and professional development opportunities.

Advance your career by joining a community focused on evidenced-based school mental health & inclusionary practices! The Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative is a collaborative effort between the University of Washington School Mental Health, Assessment, Research, and Training (UW SMART) Center and School of Social Work, the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Washington Association of School Social Workers. The WSW program offers financial support with conditional scholarships of up to $30,000, academic mentoring, and professional development resources for WSW recipients who are committed to working as social workers in high-need public schools or tribal schools in Washington State for at least two years following graduation. For the UW-Seattle SSW, Day1 students graduating Spring 2026, and any current Extended Degree Program student (in year 1 or year 2 of your program) may apply.

 Please learn more about the WSW with UW Seattle SSW today! Interested students can find more information and application steps and materials on the website here! You may email Sofie Aaron at sofieaa@uw.edu if you have UW-Seattle SSW WSW-specific questions. Join us at the upcoming information sessions below:

  • WSW Information Session: December 13th from 3:00pm-4:15pm. RSVP here!
  • WSW Information Session: December 18th from 12:00pm-1:15pm. RSVP here!
  • WSW Information Session: January 13th, 2025 from 5:00pm-6:15pm. RSVP here!
  • Social Work Practicum OFE & WSW information session: January 22nd at 6:00pm. RSVP here!

The application will open mid-December 2025, and you will be able to apply here: https://bit.ly/wswinitiative-apply!

  • If you are including a Letter of Recommendation, we recommend similar guidelines to the University of Washington School of Social Work: References should support your Social Work/Human Service background and/or academic preparedness, highlighting your potential for contributing to the learning community and School Social Work supporting the goals of the WSW. Family members, partners, clients, and personal friends are not appropriate references.
  • For WSW application-specific questions, please email wswinitiative@uw.edu.

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for applications for the WSW with UW-Seattle School of Social Work is April 30th, 2025.

MSW students, the UW Service Learning & Outreach Engagement team are looking for students who are interested in volunteering hands-on activities to middle and high school students interested in health profession careers. Bring a friend or two to a volunteering event!

Below are dates, times, and locations for your consideration.

  • December 5th Mt Rainier HS  between 11:30-1:15pm (1 hour time)
  • December 10th and 11th  (6 total sessions over 2 days). We have a faculty member who is participating on December 10th.  There are 30-40 8th graders per group. Do not have to participate in all 6 sessions.
  • December 10 Federal Way HS:  (11:30am-12:30 or 12-1:00 pm)
  • December 13 Raisbeck another program at 10:30-11:30 am
  • February 27 Evergreen HS between 11:30 am-1:15 pm (1 hour time)
  • March 4th Sound Careers in Healthcare (DFAD working with Washington Alliance for Better Schools and HILT). Need as many programs as possible as will be at Seattle Center hands-on activities for underserved High Schools in area
  • May TBD Wenatchee HS would like to bring in 200 students

Contact Nora Coronado, Program Director: Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE) at ncorona@uw.edu if you are interested.

The UW Community Engagement & Leadership Program (CELE) is hiring for tutors.

The CELE program is housed within the CELE Center in Mary Gates Hall and has the central focus of tutoring Seattle Public Schools students in math and reading. Hired tutors are undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in tutoring and mentoring students in historically underrepresented and under-resourced communities. The deadline to apply for Winter quarter is December 2, 2024.

The main highlights and benefits of the position are as follows: 

  • 6-19 hours per week at their school site ($20/hr for undergraduate students, $22/hr for graduate students) 
  • Monthly cohort meetings  
  • Option to log travel hours to school site placement 

This is a federally funded program – all participants must be eligible for work study  

Deadline: December 2, 2024

Apply here: Link to Application

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