Social Work Career News
August 29th, 2017
Greetings from Your Social Work Career Consultant
My name is Brittany Smith and I serve as your School of Social Work Career Consultant through the UGA Career Center.
This Social Work Career News publication will serve as a biweekly update on upcoming Career Center events, career opportunities, and other career-related information.
Email: bvsmith@uga.edu
Website: http://career.uga.edu
Location: Bulldog Print + Design, River Road, Athens, GA, United States
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: facebook.com/ugacareercenter
Twitter: @UGABSmith
As of August 14th, the Career Center has returned to the 2nd floor of Clark Howell Hall (825 S Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602 – across from the Tate Student Center). Come visit us in our new space!
Career Resources for Social Work Students: A Webinar
September 6th; 5:30-6:30 PM
This virtual webinar will feature an overview of the UGA Career Center's resources, programs, and services for undergraduate and graduate Social Work students.
Register at http://tinyurl.com/UGASWCareersWebinar
Recently Posted Positions on Handshake
Project Safe Administrative Intern
Position Description: Project Safe is seeking an administrative intern who is looking to work with an experienced Executive Director on anything from energetic fundraising to public relations to complex and intricate grant proposals.
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/407163
Residential Home Supervisor
Position Description: The Residential Department provides housing and support services to adolescents and adults with mental health and/or substance abuse challenges. This includes adults with a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), adolescents with severe emotional and/or substance use disorders, and individuals with a co-occurring disorder. Residential Home Supervisor will monitor clients, enter pertinent information into system, document services provided, supervise full-time, part-time, and HCS staff, ensure paperwork is submitted, and troubleshoot day-to-day operational and client related issues.
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/875139
Resettlement Internship
Position Description: New American Pathways is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps refugees from the moment of arrival in Georgia through their journey to citizenship.This position is intended to provide qualified interns with an experience of working one-on-one with refugee clients from all over the globe. In this role, the intern will have the opportunity to refine his/her inter-cultural communication skills, expend his/her knowledge base a variety of cultures, and observe the refugee experience from arrival to the U.S. through the initial phases cultural adjustment.
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/688407
Corporate and Foundation Relations Internship
Position Description: Atlanta Habitat for Humanity transforms communities by acting as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization through education, innovative development, partnerships, and long term relationships with families. This position is intended to provide a qualified intern with opportunities to learn through experience about key aspects of nonprofit fundraising, specifically in the area of corporate and foundations relations. The intern will gain direct experience in the areas of - prospect and donor research, prospect and donor cultivation, grant writing and reporting, constituent database management, donor stewardship, and fundraising administration. Additionally, the intern will be provided an opportunity to gain experience in and familiarity with various areas of fundraising, philanthropy, community development, affordable housing, and the day to day operations of a non-profit organization.
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/937616
Full-time AmeriCorps Member
Position Description: ESP creates opportunities for people with disabilities and their families to engage, connect, and thrive. Each year, we serve more than 300 participants and their families throughout Northeast Georgia through 8 weeks of summer camp, 19 after school enrichment programs, and ongoing family support. ESP is looking for 5 leaders who are passionate, motivated, and dedicated to empowering the lives of individuals with disabilities to serve as full-time AmeriCorps members. ESP will have two different service positions available to AmeriCorps members: Java Joy Program Leader or Family Experience Leader
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/850534
Upcoming Events
Arch Ready: Gap Year Panel
Time: 5-6:30 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
Thinking about taking a year or two off before graduate school or jumping into your first full-time career position? Attend this panel to learn about the benefits and challenges associated with pursuing a service-oriented gap year program. Panel will include representatives from Peace Corps, Urban Teachers, Teach for America, Georgia College Advising Corps, and City Year.
Arch Ready: Building Your LinkedIn Profile
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
Join us to learn about the importance of having a LinkedIn account, how it contributes to your personal brand, and how to build your profile.
Arch Ready: Job Search Strategies
Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 171
Come to this Arch Ready workshop to learn the ins and outs of job searching. We will highlight key tips and strategies for organizing your job search and using your time wisely. You will also learn how to leverage and build your job search network, and explore the Career Center’s best job search resources. Lastly, we will cover how to compare job offers and negotiate compensation. Don’t miss out on this essential Arch Ready presentation! Please bring your laptop or tablet.
Diversity and Inclusion Internship Panel
Date: September 6th
Time: 5-6:30 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 148
Are you looking for a summer internship? Don’t delay your search any longer! Attend this program and learn about internships specifically for you. Representatives from diversity internship programs will provide information on their programs and the application process.
Meet program representatives from BBDO Atlanta, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), and INROADS. Additional organizations may confirm attendance at a later time.
Arch Ready: Cultivate a Career You Love Using Your Values and Skills
Time: 3-4:30 PM
Location: Career Center Multipurpose Room (Clark Howell Hall, Rm. 246)
Don't forget the important part of knowing your career values and skills as you search for jobs and internships! Attend this interactive workshop to gain that knowledge and use it for your job/internship search. After this workshop you will be able to identify and prioritize career values, assess motivation and proficiency in transferable skills, and understand how to use knowledge of values and skills in job/internship search.
Session requires pre-registration at uga.joinhandshake.com.
LGBTQ: An Evening with Professionals
Date: September 7th
Time: 5:30 - 7 PM
Location: Tate Student Center, Rm. 137
Arch Ready: Internship Search
Time: 4-5 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
Finding the right internship can be an important step towards your future career. Attending this workshop you will learn what to look for in an internship, the general timeline for your search and where to find these opportunities.
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