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🌟🔎 Career highlight - Forensic Social Work Forensic social workers play a vital role in bridging the gap between social work and the legal system, advocating for fairness and the well-being of individuals. They provide crucial assessments, support, and expert insights in cases involving mental health, child welfare, domestic violence, and more. By understanding both the social and legal aspects of cases, forensic social workers play a critical role in ensuring that legal outcomes are fair, informed, and focused on the well-being of individuals and communities. Forensic social workers can work in a variety of settings, including but not limited to: Courts and legal offices Correctional facilities Child welfare agencies Domestic violence shelters Mental health institutions Advocacy organizations Did you know about this impactful career? Are you a Forensic Social Worker? Curious about other rewarding paths in social work? Explore more options here → https://bit.ly/4avXlWx #ForensicSocialWork #UASSW #SocialWork

People with disabilities often struggle to find meaningful employment as many of our skills aren't captured in a traditonal sense on a resume. So here's a reminder of several unique skills that we bring that can be highly valuable in the workplace: -Adaptability: Learning to navigate daily life with a disability often requires creativity and adaptability, making pwd well-equipped to handle change and think outside the box. -Problem-Solving: pwd may have developed strong problem-solving skills, finding innovative solutions to challenges that arise due to their disability. -Resilience: Overcoming obstacles and facing adversity can build resilience, a quality that employers should value highly. -Empathy and Inclusivity: pwd experiences may make us more empathetic and understanding, fostering a more inclusive and supportive work environment. -Communication Skills: pwd might have honed the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, especially if they use alternative methods of communication. -Time Management: Managing health-related appointments and daily tasks can enhance time management and organizational skills. -Attention to Detail: Navigating accessibility needs might make pwd more detail-oriented, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and thoroughly. -Technological Proficiency: Using assistive technology and other tools can enhance proficiency with various technologies, making pwd a valuable asset in a tech-driven workplace. These skills not only contribute to personal success but also add significant value to any team or organization. So next time you see a person with a disability, like my friend, Lily, please don't dismiss the resume. You may just be losing one heck of an employee! #DisabilityPride #Workforce #BreakStereotypes

Continuing our series, the second common reason we see foster care agencies and recruitment efforts fail is due to misdiagnosis or missing diagnosis that stems from a lack of real data or metrics. Without a clear diagnosis of where you are, progress is challenging. On the other side of the coin, embracing the opportunity for honest analysis is the first step towards more effective recruitment. When last did you do an honest dissection of your family recruitment approach? #FosterCare #FosterFamilyRecruitment #FosterCareRecruitment

I feel like I need to mention this to further the conversation on helping people with incarceration backgrounds: To those of us trying to navigate the Re-entry system, it often seems like the impetus is to throw services at us then see what sticks. This may seem like offering help, but is based on what Robert Greenleaf would describe as "Power Over" dynamics, where someone makes the decision FOR the stakeholder, not with. It's a nice idea but not helpful to offer me a host of seminars and programs without knowing my circumstances and needs. When you reach out to offer services, take the time to get to know my unique needs and desires. Don't offer CDL to someone who's still waiting on a Learners permit. Don't offer Clerical training for full-time to a single Mom who needs to take her kids to Daycare at 8 in the morning every day. Tailor to the strengths and lived experience of your clients. Get to know us as people, not results to a funder( Full Disclosure, I used to do Grants, so I know the whole results-driven approach). Allow OUR needs to dictate what services to offer. Be specific. Another thing-Please understand that my scheduling conflicts with your agency don't mean I am lazy, or don't value what you offer, or have a " Prison Mentality". I simply may have a lot to juggle as I do the work of Re-entry. Empathy for the stress of having to get everything done to get everything else done goes along way with the Formerly Incarcerated. So, dear agencies, let's do this the right way! #Justice #Reentry #SocialJustice #SecondChance #Helping

#hiring Family Intervention Specialist, Nashville, United States, fulltime #opentowork #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Nashvillejobs #Tennesseejobs #CommunitySport Apply: https://lnkd.in/gQE9P_Qh Ask about our $2,000 Relocation Assistance Who is Youth Villages?Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization striving to help troubled youth and families live successfully. We are a team of 2,900 individuals who've come together across 12 states to change the landscape of child welfare and juvenile justice across the country. Our work involves providing an array of counseling and treatment services to youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems. Eighty-four percent of those who go through treatment are succeeding two years after leaving our program. These youth are living at home, remaining in school, and are not experiencing trouble with the law.We believe strongly in investing in and supporting our employees. We offer candidates opportunities to develop a career and be part of a positive change in our country's treatment of at-risk youth and families. Responsibilities Can I see myself here?We have found our staff succeeds at Youth Villages when they:Are passionate about social services and dedicated to helping at-risk youth and familiesValue feedback and accountability Value the collaboration that comes from working on a team and thrive working on their ownEnjoy variety in their schedule and not sitting behind a desk all dayAre results and detailed orientedHave a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideas Value a strength-based treatment approach Can change priorities quickly Are looking for more than just a jobHow will I make a difference?Providing in-home counseling services for at-risk youth and familiesManaging a small case load of four to six families to provide quality counseling Meeting with youth and families three times weekly to address each family's needsProviding after hours support to youth and families utilizing a rotating on-call scheduleCollaborating with youth, family, teachers, and other community members working towards the success of the youth; that could be attending court or meeting with teachers; it depends on what your families' needs are in any given weekProviding a strengths-based approach utilizing counseling and social work skills Attend three weekly meetings

Live Training! Reshaping Law Enforcement Interactions with Persons with a Mental Disability: Suggestions and Solutions | May 15, 2024 | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 CEs -- This training program will dive deep into the complex issues surrounding police encounters with individuals experiencing mental health crises. We'll explore the media narratives, research, and programs that aim to improve outcomes for all involved. Key topics include: + Analyzing "police reform" efforts and their successes/failures + Evaluating crisis intervention training models like CIT, CAHOOTS, and mobile crisis teams + Ensuring continuity of care between law enforcement, mental health providers, and hospitals + Highlighting the latest academic research on these critical challenges This training is designed for a wide range of professionals - from social workers and police officers to psychologists and ER staff. The goal is to provide a clear roadmap for realistic, evidence-based solutions that benefit both law enforcement and the mental health community. Register now to join this important discussion: https://hubs.li/Q02sVKJ10 Mental Disability Law and Policy Associates

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The horrible findings from this United States Senate investigation underscores the need for a knowledgeable expert to help find appropriate placements. Kristen Eccleston, Ed. D. provides those services at WEG. How can Dr. Eccleston help your family find the right fit for your child? Learn about our services at www.WEGadvocacy.com . Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/ejSDBUa3 . WISER - DC #residentialfacility #emotionaldysregulation

When I became a more-than-full-time attorney, I was the only person I knew who worked in such an intense career field and also cared for a child with a profound disability. I would go to professional luncheons, colleagues would talk about the "stress" of Ivy League admissions and travel sports, and I would stay silent and nod. A career coach implied that I should not share my family life, because "people will think that you can't do your job." Meanwhile, I became a top health care and life sciences attorney anyway because: - My earliest experiences with lobbying and policy came from advocating for my son, and morphed into passion-driven client service skills. - While my fellow law school graduates were interviewing housekeepers, I was hiring (and firing) home care staff and setting up provider billing, compliance, and appeals. - Remote monitoring? Telehealth? Assistive communication? Invention? And securing grant funding and reimbursement support? Been there, done that. Glad the world has decided to get in on the game, but lots of families like mine were making it work more than a decade ago. Passion-driven innovation seldom comes from attorneys (or people) who've had it easy. - And because I believed, and still believe, that meaningful work is a privilege denied to many. I never start the work day without a prayer of gratitude for being able to do it. March was Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. April is Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month. I guess those are my family's "months", but I'd be willing to bet that you or many of your coworkers have their "special" months as well. Instead of using this season to feel sorry for them and offer your assistance, I would challenge you to experience what they can do for you. Because they've got this. You wouldn't believe how MUCH they've got this. That's what happens when you have no choice. #developmentaldisabilities #disabilityawareness #healthlaw #healthpolicy #healthlawyer #healthadvocacy #autismawareness #autismacceptance #caregiver #workingcaregiver #DEI

⚖️Featured Again in Western City Magazine! Civica Law expertly dissects CARE Court's role in revolutionizing mental health care in California. Our latest piece delves into the CARE Act's complexities, balancing mandatory county participation, judicial oversight, and long-term treatment strategies.🏛️ Discover how CARE Court is redefining responses to severe mental illness and substance use, aiming to reduce psychiatric hospitalizations and incarcerations. Learn about the innovative CARE agreements and court-ordered plans, including behavioral services and housing resources, essential for California's future. 📚 Dive into our full analysis on this critical shift in law and public welfare: shorturl.at/hHMT2 #civicalaw #carecourt #careact #california #law #behavioralservices #mentalhealth #homeless #westerncity #news #attorneysatlaw #lawfirm