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@ValMWalton@WillieFordhamm Right. Which is what we’re advocating against. There’s no reason a licensed social worker should think they’re superior to an unlicensed social worker.
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@ValMWalton@WillieFordhamm We understand that. Our point is that within our profession we should still respect those who have earned social work degrees. If someone is a macro social worker working as a policy analyst at a state legislature I doubt they’ll be fined if they refer to themselves as such.
@ValMWalton@WillieFordhamm Yes some states are like this, however, that is the problem. Someone with a BSW and/or MSW is still a social worker, just can’t be recognized legally as one without a license in certain states. An MD without a license is still a doctor. This is why our profession is undervalued.
The bill will fund the degree program at UDC for D.C. residents. It’ll also cover the cost of books and student licensing exams, as well as provide students with a monthly stipend for living expenses and transportation. https://t.co/1dd5C02kga
@BlackMenInSW In almost 30 yrs in SW, I've worked w/many "SW's" with related degrees but with lived experience that are more effective and practice closer to NASW standards than some MSW's with little to no lived experience, cultural humility, ability to work with black and brown communities.
If you get hired as a nurse with no nursing degree does that make you a nurse?
If you give your friend a Tylenol and take their vitals does that make you a nurse?
If you have no social work degree you are not a social worker.
@BlackMenInSW I understand that perspective which is clearly accurate to some, at least philosophically, although not always technically correct (if your job title in a gov position is "Social Worker", by definition you are technically a Social Worker.)
@socialwrkmentor We understand that reality. Which is why the post was clear. Having a job titled “Social Worker” without a social work degree doesn’t make you a social worker. Having a criminal justice degree and working as a social worker means that person isn’t a social worker lol