Join us for a panel dialogue on Monday, 4/29 with SSW faculty/staff/alumni to listen and reflect on how being a first-generation college student may shape experiences moving into your career.

Navigating Career Decisions & Experiences as a First-Gen Student

Date & Time: Monday, April 29th from 6:30-7:30pm

Zoom Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98759394075

RSVP for the panel, and other SSW Spring Career Series events here: https://forms.office.com/r/sKrj8RbCXg

Join us for a workshop on resources, rights, and advice for disabled+neurodivergent people navigating job hunts and career planning. Facilitated by the Disability Rights Washington.

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 7th from 6:30-7:30pm

Zoom link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99111134838

RSVP for the workshop, and other SSW Spring Career Series events here: https://forms.office.com/r/sKrj8RbCXg

Our SSW partner agencies want to recruit and hire you! Come learn about exciting career opportunities from over 30 organizations, and hear from our hiring managers and agency representatives about how to apply successfully. This is a specialized career fair for you at the SSW, featuring organizations that serve to meet diverse needs of communities in our field of social work. Professional attire is recommended. 

Learn more about participating agencies on your canvas page: SSW Employer/Career Fair.

Interested in learning how to prepare for an in-person career fair? See: https://careers.uw.edu/in-person-career-fairs/  

SSW Employer/Career Fair on Thursday, May 2nd from 1-3pm

Where? School of Social Work Gallery (1st floor) & 305B (3rd floor) 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

RSVP for the SSW Employer/Career fair and other SSW Spring Career Series events here: https://forms.office.com/r/sKrj8RbCXg

Questions? Contact: sswstdnt@uw.edu

Looking for career-relevant and meaningful summer employment and volunteer roles? Come connect with over 20 employers at this job fair! Learn more about all the visiting employers here: 2024 Summer Jobs Fair.

• Date: Wednesday, April 3rd from 12:30-2:30pm
• Location: Husky Union Building
• Organizations in attendance:
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
  • Foundation for International Understanding through Students
  • Stone Soup Summer Stage
  • Robinson Center for Young Scholars Summer Program
  • Mountaineers Summer Camps
  • Wilderness Awareness School Summer Camps
  • Associated Recreation Council
  • Greater Seattle YMCA
  • UW Continuum College Youth & Teen Programs
  • J Camp
  • Steve and Kate’s Camp
  • UW Botanical Gardens Summer Camp
  • City of Bellevue

Have you been meaning to create or polish your LinkedIn profile? A professional web presence can support your successful career launch. Join us for a quick overview of best practices for successful LinkedIn profiles followed by work-time and peer feedback on your profile. This is a SSW sponsored event, come learn in community with us!

• Friday, April 5th from 12:30-1:30pm
• Zoom link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98347415686

Consejo Counseling and Referral Service not-for-profit organization is hiring a full-time and/or part-time Domestic Violence Case Manager.

Bachelor’s degree and Spanish Bilingual preferred.

We have exceptional benefits , including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, personal days, life insurance, AD&D, training funds, and your birthday off . We offer relocation cost assistance and a sign-on bonus. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in social work or a related field, consider getting a Master’s degree. And if you’re already on your way, congratulations! We can enhance your expertise and career opportunities.

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time in-person position works a typical schedule of 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday to Friday .

SALARY RANGE

$45,000 – $55,000 a year depending on experience, qualifications and credentials.

Summary of Job Description:

Provides direct client services and support for the agency’s domestic violence programs in a manner that ensures safety planning, needs assessments, and intervention for victims of domestic violence. Ensure services are provided in a holistic, culturally and linguistically sensitive manner, which promotes the dignity, respect, safety, and maximum optimal functioning of the individual.

The Consejo Domestic Violence Case Manager will coordinate with a variety of locations to offer additional access for our clients to our high-quality, integrated behavioral healthcare and domestic violence services. Consejo serves clients who are primarily low-income, Latinx, BIPOC, and who are from youth to adult. Many are affected locally and from their countries of origin by COVID-19, as well as other traumas. Our provider teams will focus on client needs – emotional and substance disorders, domestic violence, and sexual assault, and will coordinate services with Consejo’s teams and other providers.

Being able to perform such meaningful work on a day-to-day basis brings you great fulfillment, and this is why you are perfect for this position as Domestic Violence Case Manager!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Domestic Violence Case Manager will travel to a variety of locations to offer additional access for our clients to our high-quality, integrated behavioral healthcare and domestic violence services.
• Conduct behavioral health screening for domestic violence clients in need of behavioral health services
• Conduct community outreach, community presentations, participate in community and health fairs
• Conduct outreach efforts via radio programs, social media, Zoom, flyers, etc.
• Outreach and collaboration provide Latinx survivors with homeless programs, nursing homes, adult family homes, social service agencies, schools, primary care clinics, and hospitals.
• Will maintain a caseload, determined by Domestic Violence Case Manager.

• Provide advocacy, outreach, information, and referral services to domestic violence clients in need of case management services.
• Coordinate services with mental health therapists, other service providers, and/or agencies to ensure optimal client care.
• Assess crises and provide crisis interventions when necessary.
• Lead or co-lead domestic violence groups as needed.
• Establish liaisons to access community services, e.g. medical care, housing, food, etc.
• Assist with available resources; education, outreach about the legal rights of both citizens and information in the non-citizens; community as needed.
• Provide family and legal advocacy; and support and support for others of significant importance to the client groups.
• Serve as a liaison between the client and the multiple numbers of systems utilized by the client.

• Advocate on behalf of the client to ensure that the client remains in school, home, and the Design new Women’s Wellness support group activities
• Work directly with first responders to help them understand the background and culture of Latinx immigrants from a variety of Latin American countries.
• Conduct public awareness activities for the greater Seattle community when and Latinx survivors.
• Provide Community Advocacy Services to domestic violence survivors and their children
• Provide Individual support including Crisis services, safety planning, and individual and group support

• Make appropriate referrals such as – legal services, shelter services, food banks, rental assistance, English classes, Adult Basic Education, child care services, Crime Victim Compensation, Address Confidentiality Program, Immigration assistance, and other service as may be needed by clients.
• Connect the client and the family to inform clients of appropriate resources and services and assist in accessing the community service.
• Complete all required documentation to be 100% file compliant.

• Attend mandatory clinical in-services/training, supervision, and regularly scheduled department/agency meetings.
• Ensure behavioral Assist clients in locating and accessing community resources.
• Assist survivors in filing police reports
• Assist survivors seeking legal protection from the criminal justice system
• Assist survivors navigating the civil and family court system
• Help clients to find a safe home or relocate out of the area if necessary
• Provides assistance obtaining Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder Referrals and services
• Assists with completing Department of Social Health Services paperwork including enrollment and coordination of finance classes
• Advocates for Community Referrals
• Provides referrals for survivor’s children as appropriate
• Assist in transitioning families from Consejo’s housing program into permanent housing
• Educate clients on the domestic violence dynamics and the risk factors of domestic violence
• Develop with each client a comprehensive safety plan
• Encourage participants to attend a women’s or other appropriate support group
• Conduct domestic violence intakes, individual counseling sessions, and weekly support groups
• Promote women’s health clients are enrolled in outpatient behavioral health and wellness services and programs
• Understanding of an ability to provide culturally appropriate and sensitive services.
• Serve on committees, task forces, and special assignments as directed
• Other Provide emotional support as appropriate.
• Fulfill other duties as may be to meet agency operations needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with major specialization in social, behavioral, or human services or human-related fields or AA plus 2 years experience

• Capacity to work well with children, youth, families, adults and older adults.
• LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
• Years of domestic violence work professional experience will be counted toward educational requirements.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing both English and Spanish.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Access to reliable transportation, a valid Washington State Driver’s license, and car insurance are required.
• Ability to work communicate and navigate with Law enforcement and the criminal justice system

Apply Here: https://consejocounseling.applicantpro.com/jobs/3218817

We’ll be meeting via Zoom on Thursday, May 18^th, at 6pm. All students, staff, faculty, and administrators of color are welcome to join.

You can access (using UW zoom credentials) the recording here.

Behavioral Therapy (July 28 – July 31):
https://www.careermd.com/healthcare/virtual-events/?veid=145

Addiction Treatment (August 19 – August 22):
https://www.careermd.com/healthcare/virtual-events/rsvp.aspx?veid=130

Social Work & Case Management (October 5 – October 8):
https://www.careermd.com/healthcare/virtual-events/?veid=232

These events are free for participants and will be open for a four-day period, allowing candidates to access at their convenience via computer, tablet, or mobile.  Starting on the morning of the event, candidates who have registered in advance will receive login credentials for the virtual fair, so that they may log in at their convenience from their phones, laptops, or tablets. The fair will remain open through midnight on the final day of the event.

Practicing Behavioral Health professionals and students currently enrolled in accredited educational programs across Washington will be participating in this exclusive networking event to learn about career opportunities at numerous hospitals, healthcare facilities, and practice groups seeking Behavioral Health professionals for immediate hire in Washington and the surrounding region.

At the LGBTQ Health and Longevity Conference, we will share the results of the Washington State LGBTQ Equity & Diversity Project, hear from Karen Parker, PhD, Director, Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office, National Institutes of Health, and more!

The inaugural Generations Celebration gala represents our mission to build community support for all to live healthy and openly without fear. This gala will provide a rare opportunity for us to link lives, build bridges across LGBTQ generations and allies, and eradicate social isolation. Shellie Hart of Warm 106.9 is the emcee.

If you are unable to attend either event and would like to support an elder or someone who does not have the means to attend, please consider a tax deductible donation by contacting us at GenEvents@uw.edu or 206-543-2449.

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“Accepting the Challenge for Diversity, Cultural Awareness and Inclusion”

September 6th, 9-4:30pm

Dr. Stephen Wilson and Dr. Marian Harris

Organized by NASW-WA

 

Workshop description:

“Social workers provide treatment to clients who are different in culture, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, political belief, religion, and mental or physical challenges. As professionals with authority and power, social workers have enormous influence on client’s choices and values. Therefore, it is the professional responsibility of social workers to have the knowledge and skill to identify and include any facet of diversity in assessment and treatment of each client. This interactive session will provide a framework to discuss and understand the significance of diversity, cultural awareness, and inclusion in social work practice. Participants will have an opportunity via a systemic approach to understanding racial inequity as a precursor to break down the different types of diversity elements, inherent and acquired and to understand why it is contrary to the NASW Code of Ethics to engage in social work practice without having cultural awareness. There is an opportunity for participants to broaden their knowledge base and enhance practice skills in managing their biases and monitor how they show up in practice and interaction with clients as well as colleagues. A systemic approach is provided as a frame for discussing and supporting exploration, analysis and gathering wisdom in ways that are communal and collaborative. The presenters will utilize examples from their own research and clinical practice, a video, and experiential activities to encourage dialogue throughout the session. Participants will be strongly encouraged to share examples from their clinical practice. A framework will be provided for discussion about diversity, cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and inclusion for social work practice with clients who are oppressed and struggling to survive in today’s hostile environment/climate.”

 

Workshop registration link:

https://nasw-wa.org/event-registration/?ee=247

NASW-WA has GREAT student membership rates ($60/year for BASW and MSW students).  More info at:

https://www.socialworkers.org/Membership/Membership-Types

and if you join while you’re a student, you can pay the substantially reduced “transitional membership” for 2-3 years post graduation.

 

In the month of April, the Career & Internship Center has a great opportunity for students to connect with recruiters and employers. On April 18th, there are the Spring Job & Internship Fair from 1:00pm-5:00pm in the HUB Ballrooms. Events are open to all students and alumni, and more information can be found on Handshake. 

Please see the Save the Date below as well as attached for the upcoming School of Social Work Career Fair. This event will be held on Thursday, April 19^th from 4:30-6:30 pm.

Career Fair @ University of Washington School of Social Work__2018

LAST WORKSHOPS/EVENTS FOR THE 2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR!

Date	Time	Topic
Friday, May 6	12:30 – 1:20 pm	Financial $ense:  Life After Graduation  – registration required
Friday, May 13	12:30 – 1:20 pm	Job Search Interviewing Skills – registration required

“Got Money?  Financial Life After Graduation” Workshop

• Register here for Financial Life After Graduation:  https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/301157

When: Friday, May 13 12:30 – 1:20 PM
Where: School of Social Work – Please register for room location.
Presenter: Alison S. Jones, Senior Career Counselor, UW Career Center
Who: MSW and BSW students Please register for room info.

Advice and discussion about financial matters facing new graduates, including:

• Mixed emotions about your first real paycheck!
• A fast guide to retirement options!
• The “financial first steps” that are most important to take early in your career
• Common financial mistakes to avoid
• Social justice principles and how to think (and talk) about taxes and Social Security
• And more!   Bring your questions.

Small Print:  All content is for informational purposes only.  The presenter, Jennie Romich, is not a financial, tax or legal professional (but rather an opinionated person with an interest in social justice aspects of personal finance).

Interviewing Skills for your Job Search

• Register here for Interviewing Skills:  https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/301152

When:           Friday, May 13                  12:30 – 1:20 PM
Where:          School of Social Work – Please register for room location.
Presenter:     Alison S. Jones, Senior Career Counselor, UW Career Center
Who:             MSW and BSW students       Please register for room info.

Are job/internship interviews in your future? Want to brush up on your interviewing skills after a few years in school?  Learn what to avoid, what to emphasize and how best to respond.  Alison Jones, Career Specialist with UW Career Center, will present on essential skills for a successful interview.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Questions about any of these SSW workshops/events?  Please email Linda Ruffer, Student Services, rufferL@uw.edu

MORE info on Job Search Skills here:  http://socialwork.uw.edu/students/career-planning-process

UW Career Center services are FREE for students.   Please use what you need!  Have them review your resume and conduct a mock interview with you.  Register in advance. If career counselor appointment slots are full (Phone:(206) 543-0535), please check out:
Same-Day Sessions
Workshops, Labs, & Meetups
Career Guide
Streaming Workshops
Handout Library

To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu, preferably at least 10 days in advance of the event.

 

Job Search Workshops & Events held at the UW School of Social Work

Save the Date!

Date	Time	Topic
Friday, January 29	12:30 – 1:20 pm	Resume Construction Skills Register HERE
Thursday, February 25	12:30 – 1:20 pm	The Road to Social Work Licensure Register HERE
Friday, February 26	12:30 – 1:20 pm	Interviewing Skills to Get the Job You Want     Register HERE
Thursday, April 14	4:00 – 6:00 pm	SSW Annual Job Fair with LinkedIn Photo Booth – more info to come

SSW Career Online Resources: http://socialwork.uw.edu/students/career-planning-process

January

“Resume Construction” for Social Workers
Register here for Resume Construction: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/291272

Where: School of Social Work (please RSVP for specific room location)
When: Friday, January 29 12:30 – 1:20 pm
Presenter: Alison S. Jones, Career Counselor-Lead, UW Career Center
Who: MSW and BASW students

Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. When was the last time you looked at your resume? Are you wondering how to best to incorporate your social work practicum, prior work experiences and coursework into a competitive resume that will be seen by employers?  Alison Jones, Career Counselor-Lead of the UW Career Center will present valuable information about how to edit the format and content of your resume to make it work for you.

 

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Upcoming SSW Events At-a-Glance

Date Time Topic
Tuesday, October 14   5:00 – 5:50 PM (50”) The Road to SW Licensure
Tuesday, October 28   5:10 – 5:50 PM (40”) Interviewing Skills
—– Wednesday, October 29   2:00 – 5:00 PM      UW’s  Govt Career Fair (held in Mary Gates Hall, NOT held in SSW)
Wednesday, November 5   5:10 – 5:50 PM (40”) Resume Writing Workshop                         Saturday, December 6       NOON – 12:50 PM (50”)   [Please note corrected start time is NOON.]

Register at links below.

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Date	Time	Topic
Thursday, April 10th	4:00 – 6:00 pm	16th Annual SSW Job Fair
Thursday, April 17th	3:00 – 7:00 pm	UW Annual Career Fair – HUB
TBA		Licensure for Social Workers
Thursday, May 1	12:30 – 1:20 pm	Interviewing Skills for Social Workers
Friday, May 9	12:30-2:00  pm	Dependable Strengths for SW Job Seekers

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16^th Annual School of Social Work Job Fair

When:             Thursday, April 10^th  Ÿ 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Where:             1^st Floor Gallery, School of Social Work

Who:                MSW and BASW students (there will be agencies that hire both!)

 

Come to the School of Social Work’s 16th Annual Job Fair and meet potential employers, learn more about local agencies, and talk with UW SSW alums.  Agencies registered  to date:  Alliance for Child Welfare | Asian Counseling and Referral Service | Children’s Administration | Community Psychiatric Clinic | Compass Housing Alliance | Comprehensive Health Education Foundation |Consejo Counseling and Referral Service | Evergreen Treatment Services |  Institute for Family Development | LifeWire | Peace Corps | Ryther | Sea Mar Community Health Centers | Senior Services of Snohomish County | Southeast Youth and Family Services | Therapeutic Health Services |  UW Medical Center | UW School of Social Work | Dept.of Veterans Affairs- VA Puget Sound Health Care System | Work Opportunities | Washington Association of School  Social Work | YMCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County | More to come!    No registration required for this event. SSW Alumni will also be available to answer your career-related questions.

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UW’s Spring Career Fair    Thursday April 17^thŸ 3:00 – 7:00 PM, HUB Ballrooms      careers.uw.edu  DRESS CODE: Business Casual         Open to all majors and class levels and alumnifrom all three UW campuses!

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 “Interviewing Skills” Workshop

• Register for workshop here:  https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/230649

When:                   Thursday, May 1   ŸŸ  5:00 – 5:50 pm  (50 minutes)

Where:                 School of Social Work (please register for specific room information)

Who:                     MSW and BASW students

Are job/internship interviews in your future? Want to brush up on your interviewing skills after a few years in school?  Lynnea Erickson, PhD and career specialist with UW Career Center will present on essential skills for a successful interview.

 “Dependable Strengths:   Identifying your Strengths for Interviewing”

• Register for workshop here:  https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/230644

When:                   Friday, May 9   ŸŸ  12:30-2:00 pm  (90 minutes)

Where:                School of Social Work (please register for specific room information)

Who:                     MSW students

The Dependable Strengths workshop, presented by Lynnea Erickson, PhD, Senior Career Counselor of the UW Career Center, is designed to create a safe place for social work students to explore their experiences, discover their unique patterns of strengths and talents, and to learn how to leverage them to find a satisfying career.

Assess your strengths and open up new opportunities. Identify what you enjoy, things you do well and events or experiences in which you take pride. Through guided group discussions, participants will identify good experiences, learn to articulate their worth to an employer, and succeed in interviews.  Space is limited for this interactive workshop.

Questions about any of these SSW workshops/events?  Please email Linda Ruffer, Student Services, rufferL@uw.edu

MORE info on Job Search Skills here:  http://socialwork.uw.edu/students/career-planning-process

To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu, preferably at least 10 days in advance of the event.

 

 

 

January

SSW Career Online Resources:   http://socialwork.uw.edu/students/career-planning-process

 

“Resume Writing” for Social Workers                  

Register here for Resume Writing:   https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/223409

Where:                  School of Social Work (please RSVP for specific room location)

When:                    Friday, January 31     12:30 – 1:20 pm

Presenter:          Lynnea Erickson, PhD, Senior Counselor, UW Career Center

Who:                      MSW and BASW students

When was the last time you looked at your resume? Are you wondering how to best to incorporate your social work practicum experiences and coursework into a competitive resume that will be seen by employers?  Lynnea Erikson, Ph.D., of the UW Career Center will present valuable information about how you can edit the format and content of your resume to make it work for you! Best of all, this workshop is geared specifically towards social work students seeking jobs in the human services field. Lynnea has held this workshop numerous times in the past and SW students have found it extremely helpful. Read more

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