Phi Alpha Honor Society: Rho Kappa Chapter

06/10/2021

The code of ethics has been updated! Consider checking out this podcast for more information on the revisions.

NASW Podcast Focuses on Revisions to the Code of Ethics! In the latest podcast episode of Social Work Talks, we chat with Dawn Hobdy, NASW's Director of Ethics & Professional Review. The update includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care. Moreover, revisions to Cultural Competence standard provide more explicit guidance to .
Give it a listen: https://buff.ly/3ct0ryM or click the link in bio!

NASW Podcast Focuses on Revisions to the Code of Ethics! In the latest podcast episode of Social Work Talks, we chat with Dawn Hobdy, NASW's Director of Ethics & Professional Review. The update includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care. Moreover, revisions to Cultural Competence standard provide more explicit guidance to .

Give it a listen: https://buff.ly/3ct0ryM or click the link in bio!

06/08/2021

There is an updated Code of Ethics! Check it out at

Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional sta...

06/02/2021

The NYS Chapter of NASW will be holding a town hall on June 22 on discrimination and oppression of the QTPOC (Q***r, Transgender, People of Color), TGNCNB (Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, Non-Binary), LGBTQ+ (Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r +) communities in social work education, practice, and NASW-NYS. This town hall will seek to acknowledge and name the history and current ways that QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ people and social workers are harmed by our profession and our association. The voices and lived experiences of QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ social workers will contribute to the creation of goals to achieve a QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ equitable profession and the development and implementation of an action plan achieve these goals. This town hall will be facilitated by QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ leaders and will center and amplify QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ social worker voices. ⁠
This is free and open to all social workers. Members and non-members are invited to join us in this work.⁠ All QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ are invited to lead this initiative, and allies are welcome to contribute to the work.
Register at: https://zoom.us/.../tJwvdO-rqDgrH9br7no27oAcx0YMI270vPAU

The NYS Chapter of NASW will be holding a town hall on June 22 on discrimination and oppression of the QTPOC (Q***r, Transgender, People of Color), TGNCNB (Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, Non-Binary), LGBTQ+ (Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r +) communities in social work education, practice, and NASW-NYS. This town hall will seek to acknowledge and name the history and current ways that QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ people and social workers are harmed by our profession and our association. The voices and lived experiences of QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ social workers will contribute to the creation of goals to achieve a QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ equitable profession and the development and implementation of an action plan achieve these goals. This town hall will be facilitated by QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ leaders and will center and amplify QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ social worker voices. ⁠

This is free and open to all social workers. Members and non-members are invited to join us in this work.⁠ All QTPOC/TGNCNB/LGBTQ+ are invited to lead this initiative, and allies are welcome to contribute to the work.

Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvdO-rqDgrH9br7no27oAcx0YMI270vPAU

06/01/2021

Happy Pride Month!

05/25/2021

How do you respond to a racist co-worker? How do you react to racist clients? How can we make change in racist systems? Our next Revolutionize Social Work Town Hall happening tomorrow will offer a space for BIPOC social workers to share how they address racism as a social worker, both interpersonally and systemically. This is an opportunity for community members to seek advice, examine specific situations, provide community care, and mentor one another on action steps to distrust and dismantle racism.⁠⁠⁠
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Join this movement of social workers across the world to create change within this profession, and hold the powers that protect and benefits from white supremacy in social work accountable.⁠ This is free and open to all social workers, no membership needed.⁠ This is an open forum, facilitated by members of the Revolutionize Social Work Leadership team, in which we seek to center and uplift the voices of BIPOC social workers who are leading our communities across this Nation. White social workers are encouraged to attend, and contribute to the work⁠ ⁠defined by our Revolutionize Social Work leaders.⁠⁠⁠
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Register at link in bio or at⁠ https://tinyurl.com/RSWMay25 ⁠⁠⁠⁠
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05/20/2021

NASW-NYS is offering an online eight-hour licensing preparation class for the LMSW & LCSW exam. Open to students from all states, this test prep course is a recorded 8 hour presentation sent to your inbox as a recording with our extensive resource folder. Presented by two of the best instructors and test prep aficionados out there, this course not only dissects the exam but will also frame the test within the foundation of social work values and give you tools for grounding yourself before, during, and after the training. Learn more and purchase here: https://naswnys.org/testprep
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What makes our test prep different from the other options out there? Courses like this are all about who is presenting the content, and how they present it. Dr. Folusho and Dr. Kennedy are not only genuinely engaging and well versed in virtual learning, they have extensive experience real life in coaching students to reach their academic and licensure goals. This dynamic duo packs test tips and exercises into every minute of these eight hours, keeping your attention with ease and your eye on the prize. Most importantly, students and past test prep attendees evaluate them with excellent marks, with %100 of students saying they would take their classes again on Rate My Professors.⁠
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After you submit your payment, you will receive a recording of the full 8 hour program to watch, digest, and reference as many times as needed. You will also receive an extensive resource folder with 15 supporting forms & documents and a list of 21 other online test prep resources. This includes a practice test with answer key, ASWB exam candidate rules agreement, presentation PowerPoint, ASWB appointment to take exam form, NYS application forms needed and more. Everything you need to prepare for your licensing exam!⁠
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Learn more and purchase here: https://naswnys.org/testprep
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05/05/2021

Last week, we held our 2021 induction ceremony. Congratulations and welcome to our newest members!

Check out our amazing group photo from the event featuring about half of our inductees. If you were an attendee, feel free to tag yourself!

04/23/2021

Thank you to everyone who attended the License Review last night!

Here are some helpful links that were discussed during the review.

UB Page on Licensure in NYS:
http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/continuing-education/frequently-asked-questions/social-work-licensure.html

The two day, online prep course that Prof. Krause co-facilitates:
http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/continuing-education/training-registration/online-training.html
She was specifically referring to the course on 6/23/21 and 6/24/21, LMSW and LCSW Licensing Examination Preparation Program led by Denise Krause, LCSW-R, Sue Green, LCSW, Kathryn Kendall, EdD, LCSW-R

Licensing and Exam Websites:

Licensing:
NYS (www.op.nysed.gov)
Outside of NYS (www.swes.net)

This is a exam review site that has links to 50 state Exams (www.aswb.org)

School Social Work Credential: www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/index.html

Other resources include:

Social Work Examination Services: https://swes.net
Provides on-site review courses and home study programs specifically designed to prepare social workers for license examinations throughout the US.

LEAP (Licensing Exam Preparation Services): http://licensingprep.com/about-our-study-guides/
Online practice exams and study guides

Social Work Exam.com: http://socialworkexam.com
Provides both free and pay-for-use review materials, resources, and exam questions

Upward Mobility’s Social Work Master’s Exam prep app for iPhone or Android: A study app designed to help you prepare for the ASWB Master’s Level Social Work Licensing Exam.
iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/social-work-masters-examprep/id453540673?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dblpartners.socialworkmasters

UBSSW Licensing Exam Review Course:
https://ubswce.ce21.com/bundle/lmsw-lcsw-licensing-exampreparation-program-study-guides-475

Article: How I Passed the Licensing Exam: 10 Tips
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/Professional_Development_%26_Advancement/How_I_Passed_the_Licensing_Exam%3A_10_Tips/

SOCIAL WORK CAREER DEVELOPMENT BLOG:
http://www.dorleem.com/2011/11/tools-to-help-you-pass-lmswexam.html

04/21/2021

Rho Kappa is hosting a License Review Night TOMRROW, Thursday, April 22 at 5pm!

the review class will cover:
-what is licensure
-what distinguishes LMSW and LCSW (and requirements)
-general points about application and process
-licensure exam

Please register, using your UB email address, at the following link to receive further information. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

When: Thursday, April 22, 2021 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register Here: https://buffalo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoceqgrjwjE9IHdnj9utWv198ABv4q9Ml0?fbclid=IwAR3BeoVBS7oKJ9yd0CaVNv5AoCBreEFcB6gsCip1K7FUTjGMu8755O9mgDY

04/20/2021

is relieved justice has been served and former Minneapolis police officer has been found guilty on all three counts in the death of . We again offer sympathies to his family and friends. We also again request Congress pass policing reform legislation, and urge the Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act from Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA). That legislation has already passed the U.S. House. Despite this legal victory, much work remains to be done on the excessive use of force by law enforcement. There is also an urgent need for reform in how police interact with people from communities of color. Photo via

is relieved justice has been served and former Minneapolis police officer has been found guilty on all three counts in the death of . We again offer sympathies to his family and friends. We also again request Congress pass policing reform legislation, and urge the Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act by Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA). That legislation has already passed the U.S. House. Despite this legal victory, much work remains to be done on the excessive use of force by law enforcement. There is also an urgent need for reform in how police interact with people from communities of color. Photo via

04/20/2021

Join NASW NYS Chapter as a panel of leaders from the National Association of Black Social Workers, address the racial inequities in our profession. The National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) is a 53-year old organization with a commitment to Black liberation. Our 77 chapters across the country, including the 6 chapters in NYS have a strong history of African-centered leadership, advocacy and service. Historical actions were taken by Black Social Workers to hold the profession accountable for addressing racial disparities, led to the establishment of NABSW. Since that moment in social work history, the organization has withstood attempts to cancel Black Social Work culture. Guided by self-determination and African-centered values and philosophies, NABSW remains a constant force in the quest for liberation in the personal, political and professional arenas.⁠
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Open and free for ALL social workers. To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYucOqgrD0sGdCLfYYIwlaawdC2yEmP7xZa
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04/18/2021

Rho Kappa is hosting a License Review Night on Thursday, April 22 at 5pm! Please register, using your UB email address, at the following link to receive further information. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

When: Thursday, April 22, 2021 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://buffalo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoceqgrjwjE9IHdnj9utWv198ABv4q9Ml0