Student Resource Guide - August 2022

NASW-NJ STUDENT

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100 Somerset Corporate Blvd., 2nd floor, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807

WHO IS NASW? The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest professional membership organization for social workers globally. The NASW works with members to enhance their professional growth and development, create and maintain professional standards of practice, and advance social policies that align with our professional values.

ABOUT NASW

NASW and its 55 chapters are one organization legally, financially, and programmatically.

Therefore, when you join NASW, you enjoy a twofor-one membership.

OUR REACH

NASW chapters offer members a wide variety of continuing education, robust state-based advocacy efforts, and professional networking opportunities.

The NASW-NJ Chapter is one of the 55 chapters within the organization. The New Jersey Chapter is among the largest three chapters, with nearly 7,000 members. We represent social workers in micro and macro settings, all practice areas in every community throughout the state.

The New Jersey Chapter is committed to creating a space where all members feel welcome. We have developed a comprehensive diversity plan that outlines intentional efforts to diversify our organization in membership, leadership, business practices, education programs, advocacy, and collaborations & partnerships. We invite our membership, friends, and partners to read our commitments. In addition, our Diversity Committee regularly monitors the progress and achievements of our plan, reports to our Board of Directors annually, and makes suggestions for continued work as we strengthen our chapter.

ABOUT US

WHO IS NASW-NJ?

5 KEY POINTS

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN NASW?

Establishing a professional network through in-person or virtual events, mentorships on a local level

Make National connections and connect with colleagues via the myNASW online community.

Advocate for policy by engaging local legislators & getting involved in policy work .

Member exclusive scholarships and opportunities, NASW scholarships and grants, and internship and volunteer opportunities.

Qualify for a transitional membership period with discounted dues; BSW graduates qualify for up to 2 years MSW graduates qualify for up to 3 years

affords students networking » NASW-NJ opportunities with fellow students, future colleagues, and potential mentors through conferences, online MyNASW Community forums, and opportunities to volunteer in chapter leadership roles.

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NASW-NJ engages students in legislative advocacy through a virtual toolkit and our annual Legislative Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD)

offers students financial resources » NASW-NJ via scholarships, student loan management training, and discounts on a variety of services, including professional liability insurance. boosts career options through access » NASW-NJ to the NASW Career Center. Search job listings, attend career development webinars, learn about social work salaries, post resumes to our exclusive employer database, and connect with your local NASW network.

BENEFITS

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

assists students with obtaining » NASW-NJ licensure by providing discounted registration fees for licensing exam review courses provides options for student liability » NASW insurance, which you will need as you begin your practicum–you may not have enough coverage through your school, if at all. supports students with an » NASW-NJ understanding of professional standards through the Code of Ethics, Social Work Speaks, Encyclopedia of Social Work, and access to the NASW Research Library. Members receive access to more than 25 databases from allied organizations and government agencies.

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

CONNECT WITH US

BSW and MSW students join for just $60 a year!

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER

CONNECT

Become a member and connect with a network of social workers that provide the knowledge and tools for success in the field.

BSW and MSW students who join NASW before graduation and maintain continuous NASW membership pay reduced dues 2-3 years after graduation to help ease post graduation transition.

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Main Student Resource Pages

Financial Resources (Scholarships)

Social Media Accounts

bit.ly/StudentCenterMain bit.ly/StudentResourcesCC bit.ly/GrowWithNASW

bit.ly/SWScholarships bit.ly/StudentCenterMain (Harriet Bloomfield Scholarship) bit.ly/NASWFoundation

bit.ly/NASWNJFacebook bit.ly/NASWNJTwitter bit.ly/NASWNJInstagram bit.ly/NASWNJLinkedIn bit.ly/NASWNJTikTok

Legislative Advocacy bit.ly/AdvocacyToolkit2022 bit.ly/NASWNJAdvocacyAlerts bit.ly/AdvocacyPACE bit.ly/AdvocacyLEAD bit.ly/AdvocacyLegislativePriorities

Financial Resources (Membership Discounts) bit.ly/NASWMemberDiscounts

Program & Events bit.ly/NaswnjEvents bit.ly/NASWEvents

Academic Resources Licensure Resources

Connection Hub MyNASW Online Members Forum bit.ly/myNASWStudentCommunity bit.ly/myNASWAllMemberForum bit.ly/myNASWMemberDirectory Employment Resource bit.ly/NASWJobLink bit.ly/NASWJobCenter bit.ly/TipsforJobSeekers

bit.ly/ExploreSocialWork bit.ly/AccreditedSWPrograms bit.ly/OnlineMSWPrograms bit.ly/SWContinuingEduInstitute bit.ly/2022GraduationCords Regional Units & Shared Interest Groups bit.ly/RegionalUnits bit.ly/SharedInterestGroups Connect with Statewide Leaders

Volunteer Opportunities Run for Student Representative bit.ly/NASWNJ2022Elections Social Work News bit.ly/SocialWorkBlog bit.ly/SocialWorkersSpeak bit.ly/NASWNJNews bit.ly/NASWPodcast Financial Resources (Loans) bit.ly/Covid19LoanTools bit.ly/NASWManageStudentLoans

bit.ly/NASWNJAboutOurTeam bit.ly/NASWNJBoardofDirectors

bit.ly/NJLicensingSteps bit.ly/LiceningFAQs bit.ly/NASWNJLicensingConsultForm bit.ly/NASW-NJTestPrep bit.ly/NJBoardofSocialWorkExaminers Documents & Database bit.ly/CodeofEthicsNASW bit.ly/EncyclopediaofSocialWork bit.ly/NASWResearch bit.ly/NASWJournals

RESOURCES

RESOURCES & LINKS

THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL WORK BEGINS WITH YOU VISIT NASWNJ.ORG TO GET STARTED 100 Somerset Corporate Blvd., 2nd floor, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807