Tag Archives: social services

Paid Parental Leave Policy

Posted on September 6, 2019 by msw blog

What does a good paid- leave policy look like? It needs to be at least three months, include protection to make sure that your job is there for you when you return, and cover 100 percent of your income (many … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged advocacy, benefits, children, eligible employees, employee benefit, ethical dilemmas, family, family leave, insurance, legal system, legislative issues, paid family leave, paid leave, parenting, progressive companies, social justice, social policies, social services, time off | 7 Comments

Paid Parental Leave

Posted on June 7, 2019 by msw blog

Is it just me or do you sometimes start to read and and think “Just the highlights, please”? That’s how I felt on the very tired yet important issue of parental leave. It left me thinking where are they now … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged advocacy, benefits, children, eligible employees, employee benefit, ethical dilemmas, family, family leave, insurance, legal system, legislative issues, paid leave, parenting, progressive companies, social justice, social policies, social services, time off | 5 Comments

Advanced Generalist Practice

Posted on June 5, 2019 by msw blog

I have begun to do assessments and refer pregnant young adults to______ maternity support services. I have also continued with my previous duties of conducting new patient orientation interviews, writing a monthly column for the youth clinic’s newsletter, helping the … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged birth control, contraception, crisis pregnancy center, decisions, Direct Practice, education, health issues, How did you get here, journalism, Networking, patient orientation, Pregnant, social justice, social services, social work | 2 Comments

Professional Inspiration

Posted on May 8, 2019 by msw blog

Sometimes you see someone do something and you think damn that’s what I want to do with my life. Below was one of those moments. My clinical supervisor was right- it took time. I am now a licensed clinical social … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged community, compassion, detox, disadvantaged individuals, health care, helping hand, homeless, How did you get here, inspiration, joy, Medical jargon, Medicine Hat, mental health, mentor, mindfulness, Networking, passion, poverty, practicum, professional growth, Professional Inspiration, purpose, social services, social work, teacher | 2 Comments

Advocacy Efforts

Posted on May 1, 2019 by msw blog

Practicum instructor narrative evaluation: ______ is tackling some very hot issues right now linked to healthcare reform (or lack thereof) and the impact on people dealing with poverty and homelessness. I am impressed with ______ commitment to understanding and sharing … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged advocate, bureaucratic, community, Direct Practice, eligibility tools, front line, health care, healthcare reform, homeless, How did you get here, inspiration, insurance, internship, Medical jargon, Medicine Hat, mental health, opportunities, passion, politics, poverty, purpose, social justice, social services, social work, social worker, steering committee, strength, super-utilizers, transformation, voiceless, welfare, Youth Advocacy Day | Leave a comment

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