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Throughout JASW's 51 year history, social workers have come together to connect with colleagues, gain support and information on their practice, and promote the ideas they most believe in. JASW members are advocates of best practice standards and are constantly seeking to not only better themselves, but the arenas in which they serve. JASW members follow the profession’s Code of Ethics and are champions of human rights and social justice in all of its forms. We believe that when social workers are united there is nothing they can't accomplish. Though nuanced and complex, the power of a united league has more impact and influence in policy, employers, and in the critical areas that support the profession and society. |
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A Voice for Social Workers
We are an advocate and champion for the profession while supporting the growth of Social Workers across Jamaica by:
- Establishing professional practice standards
- Providing professional development and networking opportunities
- Partnering with social sector organizations to enhance the quality of services and address emerging needs
- Promoting, developing and supporting the practice of social work and social workers
- Seeking to enhance well-being of individuals, families and communities we serve through advocacy, partnership and collaboration
Meet Our Social Worker Of The Month of October 2919, Effy Nembhard
It takes Effy Nembhard approximately 2 ½ hours and four (4) vehicles from her home in St. Catherine to get to her place of work in Clarendon. Being a social worker employed with the Peace Management Initiative (PMI), she works in volatile communities in the Clarendon region. But Effy has never woke one day feeling as if she does not want to go to work as she is very passionate about what she does. Clarendon is a parish often plagued by violence. However, through collaborative efforts between the Peace Management Initiative (PMI) and other agencies, steps are being taken to remedy the issue of social conflicts in the parish. Effy performs group counselling sessions as well as behaviour modification sessions. She interacts with high-risk youths in these areas to see how best their energy can be channeled into other directions whether it is by linking them to skills training opportunities or job opportunities. In her own words, here is just one of Effy's "success stories":
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Coming from a low socio-economic background has only propelled Effy further into a career which will allow her to make an indelible impact on the lives of those she interacts with on a daily basis. Previously a Data Collector with the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, she often gathered data from persons in various communities. It was through interacting and seeing the different struggles these individuals were faced with that she sought to make various recommendations and gave them information. In addition, Effy says that there were many persons who contributed to her success so she sees it only fit to pay it forward. "People often found it easy to confide in me," Effy said. She's so happy she discovered social work and states that since that time she has not looked back once. Her message to social workers is, “I want persons to come to this field not because it’s a field that’s expanding or it’s a field that they think they can earn a good income from. I want them to come to this field because they have compassion and love in their heart for their fellow men." We salute you, Effy, and the wonderful work you do every day! Thank you for exemplifying the true character of a social worker and for your dedication to the wonderful work of transformation through intervention! |
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