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Building Community through Candid Conversations

Yesterday, at our 2nd annual Communities of Color Networking Night, we had the pleasure of welcoming back alumni, both in person and online, to share their unique stories and perspectives on navigating their careers as professionals of color working in various roles and spaces.

Notable themes included the importance of being open and thoughtful about who you choose to connect with — recognizing that titles don’t always dictate the value others can offer — knowing what you want to learn and being proactive in the learning process, and using your natural ability as social workers to initiate and cultivate relationships.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our alumni who spent their evening with us to share their insights and advice, to James Singletary ’10, Associate Director of Field Education, who led an engaging panel discussion on strategic networking, and to students who participated and helped make the evening a success!

We hope everyone enjoyed the opportunity to connect and felt empowered to continue developing their network.

For tips on how to build on the connections you made after an event, click here.

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Kraft Global Fellows | Istanbul 2020

The Kraft Global Fellows Program is an initiative of the Kraft Family Fund for Intercultural and Interfaith Awareness and the Office of the University Chaplain. Applications are now being accepted for the January 2020 Kraft Global Fellows research trip to Turkey and the Columbia Global Center | Istanbul. The group research project will focus on the religions, cultures, and communities of Istanbul. The project is designed and directed by Jewelnel Davis, University Chaplain, and Associate Provost.

Funding for the program is from the Kraft Family Fund for Interfaith and Intercultural Awareness and the Office of University Chaplain; covered expenses include round trip airfare from NYC-JFK to Istanbul and return to NYC-JFK and lodging. Students must have a current passport that will not expire before June 2020. Dates of the trip are Jan 02 through Jan 11th, 2020. Students will travel together to and from NYC.

For more information, click here.

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Community Mental Health Open Door Recruitment Event | Tuesday, September 20

Social Work Professionals Career Event

Visiting Nurse Service of New York

Hiring Event Details

Interviews on the spot

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Visiting Nurse Service of New York
220 E 42nd Street, 5th floor conference room, New York, NY 10017

They will be holding interviews for the following positions:

  • Licensed Professional Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) – Full-time, Part-time
  • Licensed Therapist (LMFT, LMHC) – Full-time, Part-time
  • Social Work Supervisor – Full-time
  • Program Manager – Full-time
  • Mental Health Specialist II – Full-time
  • Care Manager – Full-time

They will be hiring for the following locations

  • All locations in the surrounding area of the event location

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work and current registration to practice as a Licensed Social Worker.
  • Minimum of one year as a social service, mental health and/or substance abuse service provider
  • Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.
  • (Mental Health Specialist II role) Master’s Degree Counseling, or related degree required.
  • Minimum one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting.
  • (Care Manager role) Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field required

How to prepare

Completing our online application prior to the event is strongly encouraged and will speed up the process. Please bring Resume and one form of a photo ID. with you to the event.

What to wear

Dress code is Business casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie).

How to get to the event

220 East 42 Street is located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (near Grand Central Station). It is the former Daily News Building. There is a very large world globe in the lobby. Bring a photo ID to provide to lobby security in order to obtain a guest pass.

About Visiting Nurse Service of New York

For generations, New Yorkers have relied on the Visiting Nurse Service of New York for home care. Throughout their history, VNSNY has responded with vision and purpose on behalf of those who need their care. Their founder, Lillian Wald, was guided by her steadfast belief that the health and well-being of her patients and their families depended on the connections forged in healthy communities.

Today, VNSNY remains committed to its mission to improve the health and well-being of people through high-quality, cost effective healthcare in the home and community. Their offerings encompass preventive health measures, chronic disease management, and care coordination, so that individuals who require care—those who are recovering, disabled, chronically ill, or in need of assistance that cannot be provided by friends or family members—can remain in their homes and communities, safely and independently.

Their community of professionals work in a collaborative culture powered by a spirited passion for the work they do.

Event perks:

  • Snacks and refreshments
  • Meet and speak with VNSNY Social Workers
  • Hiring Managers
  • Social Work Managers
  • Recruitment and Benefits Specialists

What is a Hiring Event?

Think of it like a job fair, but for one company and more personal. Hiring events are a great way for employers to fill multiple roles quickly. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to meet you to see if you’re a fit!

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Department of Health-Sponsored Scholarships for Professional Development Trainings

From the Outreach Training Institute:

With funding from the NYS Department of Health’s Workforce Retraining Initiative,Outreach Training Institute is accepting applications for full scholarships for health workers interested in being trained in the following evidence-based practices: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Overview and Applications in Substance Abuse Treatment.
These courses provide continuing education hours for CASACs, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists!
Eligibility for scholarships include the county in which applicants are employed. Applicants must be employed in a healthcare facility* located in an eligible county. For a snapshot, please view the chart below.

Their 4-hour SBIRT trainings in September at both locations are happening soon – apply early!

For more information regarding training descriptions and scholarship eligibility requirements, please visit their website.

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Job Search Tips for International Students

The job search process can be a challenge for any student, but particularly if you are an international graduate student seeking opportunities outside of academia. With restrictions outside your control, planning early and being strategic in the search process is imperative. Take a look at these tips from Inside Higher Ed to start.

Where ever you are in your career stage, keep in mind that the process begins with you — knowing what drives you, what you excel at, and what options you have. To further explore your skills, interests, and goals, make an appointment with us via Career Connect. To learn more about your employment options based on your status, meet with an advisor from the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO). ISSO also offers useful information on their site on employment as well as workshops throughout the year. Make sure to review their newsletters so you don’t miss their events!

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Project REACH Fellowship | Apply by September 6

The Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research is offering the Project REACH Fellowship in Fall 2019, a ten-week training on implementing communication strategies to community outreach and engagement. Graduate students will be partnered with a community-based organization for the entire training to co-develop outreach tools for the organization’s client engagement efforts. The Fellowship is an worthwhile opportunity for students to learn how to communicate and engage stakeholders as well as practice working collaboratively with other professionals from various fields. They are keen to have students apply from different schools at Columbia, including the School of Social Work!
 

Some of the organizations participating in Fall 2019, that students could be partnered with, include: 

  • ARC Seniors consists of three senior centers and provides transportation to seniors in the Washington Heights and Harlem communities. ARC Seniors works to ensure that older adults in these communities continue to have a  high quality of life. 
  • Coalicion Mexicana seeks to empower Latinx youth and families in New York City.  
  • El Nido de Esperanza offers a variety of services geared towards parents and children. Areas that are covered by these services include nutrition, education, safety and community building.  

See the attached flyer below for more information about the Fellowship. You can also check out our their instagram account (@irvinginstitute_projectreach) or facebook page (Irving Institute – Project REACH) for more information.

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