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Social Work is a decidedly complex field that is all at once populated by mission-driven professionals that derive insurmountable energy and passion from front line work. The path to this work is deeply personal and is often described as an inexplicable calling and compulsion to serve with compassion and humility. While there may be an intrinsic culture and tradition to proverbial trench work, the ambiguous elements of our discipline can obscure our invaluable skill-sets - particularly skill sets that are transferable to leadership. Furthermore, professional migration into leadership roles is profoundly difficult. This is in part due to the perceived divergence from direct client/ community contact to administrative roles that may feel at odds with client centricity. Navigating the path of leadership is marked by an endless array of internal work around key issues such as exercising power and authority; building new teams; professional gate keeping; and prioritization of client needs. These are often the unseen and yet pronounced tensions that create strife and struggles for Social Work leaders and their teams. This training will address the unseen challenges, tactics for the internal work, and will offer recommendations for how we can collectively grow and nurture our Social Work leaders as they attempt to navigate the ever-changing landscape of service.
 
Learning Objectives: 
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

1. Understand the context of social work leadership coupled with the complexities of today's work.
2. Review the essential tasks of social work supervisors.
3. Conceptualize and effectively respond to the common pitfalls and crucible moments of emerging leaders.
4. Build supervisory and leadership skills to remain grounded in practice, to nurture teams, and to prioritize the care of those who depend on us.

Relevant NASW Ethical Codes:

• 3.01 Supervision and Consultation
• 3.07 Administration

WHO DO I CONTACT WITH MY QUESTIONS?

• Can’t log in to your NASW Member account? Contact NASW Member Services at 800-742-4089 or membership@socialworkers.org.
• Questions about event content or access, or need to cancel or request a refund? Contact NASW-IA directly at education.naswia@socialworkers.org or 515-635-5184.