Description
Most human service managers are promoted from within an organization because they have been effective in their clinical social work position. It is generally assumed that if a person is a “good social worker,” they will be an effective manager. But being a manager or supervisor demands a new type of knowledge and requisite skills. Having oversight for the coordination of people and tasks means that success depends directly on the ability to achieve results through others. This introductory workshop is designed to help new supervisors establish their foundation for success.
Instructor
Ms. Walker-Thomas has been practicing clinical social work for over twenty-eight years providing executive and clinical support to a variety of agencies. Ms. Walker-Thomas is an experienced trainer in the areas of ethics, executive management and clinical supervision.
Kia Morris, LCSW-C is a graduate of Morgan State University for both her BSW and MSW. She has practiced extensively in the area of clinical social work and leadership. She has served as a field supervisor, LMSW/LCSW-C supervisor, license prep instructor and trainer for local agencies.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
Day 1
8:50 am – 9:00 am Registration/Log On
9:00 am - 10:20 am
How did I get here, Why was I selected? What sets me apart?
10:20 am - 10:30 am Break
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
What do I do now? Mentorship vs. Supervision
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Self-inventory, constructive criticism, value of reading
2:30 pm - 2:40 pm Break
2:40 pm - 4:30 pm
The unique roles of social workers as leaders, Understanding social work as business
Questions & Answers
4:30 pm Adjournment
Day 2
8:50 am – 9:00 am Registration/Log On
9:00 am - 10:20 am
Fiscal Management, How to become fiscally SAVY, Global Impact on the social work profession
10:20 am - 10:30 am Break
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Working with Multiple Stakeholders
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Staying there; getting your work done through others
2:30 pm - 2:40 pm Break
2:40 pm - 4:30 pm
Role of clinical supervisors, managing up, lateral and down
Questions & Answers
4:30 pm Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
-
Identify key issues related to the transition to manager, as well as strategies to address them.
-
Demonstrate how to empower staff through delegation.
-
Recite steps on how to develop confidence as a manager.
-
Describe how to manage staff who were once peers.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Corey, G. Schneider-Corey, M. Callanan, P. (2018). Issues of Ethics In The Helping Profession, Cengage learning Publishers
Munson, Free Press (1979). Social Work Supervision: Classic statements and critical issues
Connolly & Harms-Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand (2009). Social work: context and practice
Rhonda Wells Wilbon, Anna R. McPhatter, Halaevalu F. Ofahegaue Vakalahi –Springer Publishing company (2016). Urban Social Work and African American Families and Neighborhoods
Spencer, Gough & Massing-Oxford University Press (2017). Social Work Ethics: Progressive, Practical, and relational approaches.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $260 and includes CE credit. Registering after 9/14/2023 will incur an additional $20 late fee. Cancellations* must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
*ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.
