Are You Ready to Make An Impact?
Apply For NSWM’s Policy Fellows Program!
The aim of the Policy Fellows Program is to encourage social workers in management to be at the forefront of policy. Social workers should engage proactively with policies that directly affect the individuals, families and communities they serve – either to redress those policies that now produce a negative impact, or to promote policy solutions in response to issues made evident in the course of doing the work.
The NSWM Policy Fellows program offers practical training in social work management for emerging and mid-career leaders seeking new experiences and skill sets. The nine month leadership and professional development experience equips participants with core management competencies to inspire, organize, and work effectively with others to advance the public good. Dependent upon the fellow’s interest the program will focus on the many different aspects of policy management including but not limited to policy advocacy, analysis, evaluation and organizing the community of interest.
Applications are due Sunday, September 8th
Application Process, Program Details & Eligibility
Application Process
Fellows will be asked to address the following questions within their abstracts:
- Motivation: Why do you care about this policy issue?
- Problem Statement: What problems are you trying to solve?
- Approach: How will you go about solving or making progress on this policy issue?
Program Details
- Fellows will make a commitment to reflection, study, and the development of skills and new relationships.
- Fellows will join a diverse cohort of 15 human service and/or health care management professionals, 5 of whom will be from New York City, representing various social work sectors.
- Fellows will participate in group check-ins for support and to foster a peer network.
- Fellows will meet for 2-3 hours per month with a mentor between October 2019 and June 2020.
- Fellows will travel to New York City for the opportunity to formally present their projects at NSWM’s Annual Management Conference.
Eligibility
- NSWM member
- Must provide proof of employment as employer has to be supportive of fellowship
- Must live in the United States
- Five Fellows will be selected from New York City
- Submission of the Policy Fellows application form
- Preference given to holders of a Masters degree who work in a management capacity
- Hold a strong interest and/or experience in policy
- Availability to participate through the length of the program (9 months, October 2019-June 2020)
- Availability to travel to the Network’s 2020 Annual Management Conference in New York City in June 2020 (dates TBD)
- All registration fees will be waived and a $1,000 travel and supply stipend will be provided to those that attend and present
- NSWM member (or willing to joinat no cost)
- Must live in the United States
- 5+ years of policy experience and in an executive role. PhD preferred but not required
- Availability to participate through the length of the program (9 months, October 2019-June 2020)
- Ability to commit to 2-3 hours per month mentoring a Fellow on a policy project
- Availability to travel to the Network’s 2020 Annual Management Conference in New York City in June 2020 (dates TBD)
- Registration fees will be waived
- Access to equipment (internet and telephone)
Policy Fellows Informational Call
Join us on Thursday, July 25th @ 11 am PST / 2 pm EST for an opportunity to learn more about the Policy Fellows program.
Join Link: https://zoom.us/j/6378199503
Meeting ID: 637-819-9503
Dial: 1 (408) 638-0986
Participant ID: Shown after joining the call
Computer Audio: When the call begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.
*UPDATE: Recording available here*
