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Growing the Next Generation of Social Workers

Growing the Next Generation of Social Workers. LCDR Todd Lennon USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium 21 June 2011. O bjectives. Identify knowledge sharing as an ethical responsibility for social workers. Describe several opportunities to build social workers.

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Growing the Next Generation of Social Workers

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  1. Growing the Next Generation of Social Workers LCDR Todd Lennon USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium 21 June 2011

  2. Objectives • Identify knowledge sharing as an ethical responsibility for social workers. • Describe several opportunities to build social workers. • Understand how knowledge sharing improves the profession of social work. • Inspire PHS social workers to actively seek opportunities to build into the professional lives of others.

  3. My Growth • BSW – University of Wyoming (1987) • MSSW – University of Louisville (1988) • Council on Social Work Education (1989-2007) • USPHS Inactive Reserve Corps (2005-2007) • Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (2007-2010) • JOAG COSTEP Mentor (2007, 2009-2010) • University of Maryland School of Social Work Field Instructor (2008-2010) • Health Resources and Services Administration (2010-present) • HSO Mentor (2010-present) • Universities at Shady Grove Kendall Scholar Mentor (2010-2011)

  4. NASW Code of Ethics 5. SOCIAL WORKERS’ ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION 5.01 Integrity of the Profession (c) Social workers should contribute time and professional expertise to activities that promote respect for the value, integrity, and competence of the social work profession. These activities may include teaching, research, consultation, service, legislative testimony, presentations in the community, and participation in their professional organizations. (d) Social workers should contribute to the knowledge base of social work and share with colleagues their knowledge related to practice, research, and ethics. Social workers should seek to contribute to the profession’s literature and to share their knowledge at professional meetings and conferences.

  5. Opportunities to Share Knowledge as a USPHS Social Worker • HSO Mentoring Program • Field Instruction – contact the nearest accredited social work program • Other mentoring opportunities • Present at this conference and the Uniformed Services Social Work conference • Contribute to the SWPAG Newsletter and meetings • Informal opportunities

  6. Conclusion • Audience experience • Sharing knowledge isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s an ethical responsibility • Knowledge sharing builds and improves the profession • And it’s easy to do! • PHS social workers should take the lead…

  7. LCDR Todd Lennon tlennon@hrsa.gov 301-443-2013

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