LOCATION

New Location as of 8-23-2010
5645 Coral Ridge Drive, #305
Coral Springs, Florida 33076

CONTACT INFORMATION

*New Phone and Fax numbers
as of 8-23-2010

Phone: 954.780.6469
Fax: 954.757.7396

E-mail: robyn@socialworkprn.com

The South Florida office of Social Work prn was established in 2006.

AREAS SERVED

Broward, Dade, Palm Beach. Other areas in Florida may be serviced on an individual basis.

SOUTH FLORIDA OFFICE

BSW, MSW, LCSW with long term care experience including good working knowledge of MDS and Care Plans. Please forward resumes to robyn@socialworkprn.com.

Affiliate Spotlights

First, I approached Social Work p.r.n. with curiosity. It is seldom that you find agencies just for us. During my first seminar, I realized that I was at home! The warm feeling that you are accepted and going to be cared for is a good one. When my first assignment came, the process and transition was smooth thanks to our coordinator Robyn who made endless efforts to sort out the bureaucracy of a big corporation and get the job available. She was always there when I had a question or concern. It is really good to have someone backing you up and acting as the mediator between you and the setting. Her patience and professionalism were key in defining this experience as very special to me. She believed in me as a professional and gave me the opportunity to work and lean in a very prestigious health care company. Thank you Social Work p.r.n. for this opportunity."

~ Roxana F., Florida Office Affiliate since 2009

"I enjoy working for Social Work p.r.n. because of the unique opportunities it provides for me. I enjoy a flexible schedule that suits my family, while exploring new areas of social work that I may not have otherwise had the chance to experience. I have primarily worked in geriatric social work in the past. With Social Work p.r.n. I have been able to work with adjudicated teens, a population that I have found tremendously fulfilling in my role as a social worker. The organization calls on me when needed via Social Work p.r.n. and we have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship. I have helped them during audits and to secure funding by keeping them current in their required services and documentation. They have provided me with a valuable experience in what was previously unfamiliar territory. With the state of our present economy, and budget conscious organizations needing employees, but sometimes unable to hire a permanent, full-time employee, Social Work p.r.n. just makes sense!"

~ Jennifer M., Florida Office Affiliate since April 2008



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Robyn Renzy , LCSW

South Florida Coordinator
Robyn Renzy earned her MSW from the University of South Florida in 1992 and her BS in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from Florida State University in 1989. Robyn became licensed in the State of Florida in 1997 and her professional experience includes working with both the pediatric and geriatric populations. She has worked in a variety of settings including long term care facilities, hospitals, and with hospice organizations. Robyn joined Social Work prn as an affiliate in 2006 and now serves at the coordinator for the South Florida office.

For more information about services or employment opportunities, contact Robyn at
954.780.6469 or robyn@socialworkprn.com

NASW-Florida Chapter
1931 Dellwood Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Phone: (800) 352-6279 Fax: (850) 561-6279 www.naswfl.org

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work ~ Florida Department of Health~ Information on Licensure and Requirements

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/491/index.html

Did you know NASW offers FREE Online CEU courses? Check it out at www.NASWWebEd.org.

NASW has launched a new web education course for members titled An Advanced Course in Ethics and Malpractice Risk for Social Workers. The new NASW WebEd course is free to members and offers 3.0 continuing education credits to social workers who complete and pass the test. NASW developed this course to take social workers beyond a basic understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics. This advanced course will identify steps in making ethical decisions by incorporating the application of an ethical decision-making framework and by providing information and tools for managing risks.

NASW Miami Dade in now online!
Visit naswmiami.blogspot.com/ for the latest news and NASW events.

Miami-Dade Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers great CEU and educational opportunities. Check out their website at www.mdahec.org/CE for program information and details.

Not finding your location/city and want to explore temporary or permanent social work opportunities? Please contact Robyn Renzy at (954) 780-6469 or email her at robyn@socialworkprn.com. On occasion, we have available work outside of local office areas.

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Social Work Forum

Join Social Work p.r.n. and NASW Broward Unit at our monthly Social Work Forum. Come meet with your colleagues for peer support and comradeship. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept 21st from 6:00-7:30 PM. Location: SunServe Fort Lauderdale, Room 7 of the Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW 9th Avenue. SunServe is Approximately 4 avenue blocks east of 1-95 between Davie Blvd and SR-84. Please contact Robyn Renzy, LCSW at (954) 780-6469 or robyn@socialworkprn.com
for more information or to RSVP.

Study Group for Licensure Exam

Anyone interested in having other social workers to study with for your licensure exam? Social Work p.r.n. will provide the location for you to share study materials and test taking skills and strategies. If interested, please contact Robyn Renzy at robyn@socialworkprn.com.

Hunger-Free Kids Passes Senate - On August 5, the Senate passed S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act by unanimous consent. This bill would reauthorize all child nutrition and women, infant, and children (WIC) programs, currently scheduled to expire on September 30, 2010, through Fiscal Year 2015. The legislation would also make changes to the laws that fund and set the price of school lunches, school meal access, nutrition standards for school meals, and the child and adult care food program. The bill advances President Obama’s promise to end childhood hunger by 2014 by strengthening nutrition standards for school meals, reducing barriers and increasing access to healthy school meals, promoting of nutrition education, establishing of standards for competitive foods, and by providing food to needy children during gap periods when the regular nutrition assistance programs are not in operation. The bill now awaits consideration in the House.

New resource for family caregivers. Caregiving presents considerable challenges-physical, emotional and economic. Emblem Health and the National Alliance for Caregiving have updated a resource for family caregiver. View this new resource,
Care for the Family Caregiver: A Place to Start, at www.caregiving.org.

Monday, September 20, 2010 NASW Southern Palm Beach Sub-Unit September Meeting Boca Raton Community Hospital, Educational Building. 6:00 P.M. Presentation by Joe Milisitz, PhD, LCSW on "CDOI Therapy: What Really Works in Therapy?". One CEU available. For more information please contact Sally Valentine @ 561-391-3305.

Friday, September 24, 2010
ADRC's 18th Annual Conference on the Minority Elderly: Road to Hope
At: Conference Center, North Broward Medical Center 201 E. Sample Road, Deerfield Beach
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
Pre-registration is required. Registration is $45 for professionals and community advocates under 60 years of age. Seniors, age 60 and over, may enroll for $15. This includes a lunch and morning refreshments. For more information or to register please call Broward's Elder Helpline at (954) 745-9779.

NASW Broward Unit Monthly Meeting and CEU Presentation: Cleveland Clinic Hospital, 8:00-9:30 AM. Presentation by Lisa Zucker, LCSW on "Depression and Chronic Illness". 1 CEU Available. Please RSVP to NASW FL @ 800-352-6279. Free for NASW Members and Students, $20 for non-members.

October 1, 2010 ~ FIU Social Work Alumni & Friends Continuing Education Conference, FIU MARC Pavillion, Modesto Maidique Campus. 8:00 AM -7:00 PM. A day of workshops and networking. Please go to ssph.fiu.edu/social_work/continue_edu.html for more information and to register.

October 2, 2010 ~ 6th Annual Oncology Nursing Symposium, West Palm Beach. Crowne Plaza, 1601 Belvedere Road. 7:30 AM-3:00 PM. An insightful and inter-active educational program designed to provide attendees with the most current treatment therapies in oncology patient care. 6.5 CEU hours for Social Workers. Cost is $35 including meals. For more information or to register contact Yvonne Stubbs @ 561-578-5913. Deadline is September 17, 2010.

Monday, October 18, 2010 NASW Southern Palm Beach Sub-Unit October Meeting Boca Raton Community Hospital, Educational Building. 6:00 P.M. Presentation by Linda Berko, LCSW on "Somatic Experiencing(R): Trauma's Mind/Body Language. One CEU available. For more information please contact Sally Valentine at 561-391-3305.

October 20-22, 2010 ~ Altamonte Springs, FL Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers Annual Conference "Growing & Evolving: Frontiers in Oncology Social Work" Embassy Suite, Orlando North in Altamonte Springs. Visit www.fsosw.org/ for more information.

October 20 (Miami) October 21 (Fort Lauderdale), 2010 8th Annual Senior Living Guide Social Worker/Case Manager Appreciation Luncheon Opportunity for Networking, Door Prizes, Lunch, and Exhibitors. Online Registration is available at www.eventinginc.com, deadline to register is October 6th, 2010. Practicing Social Workers and Case Managers receive a FREE lunch. ID my be required. Email Tori at Eventing@tampabay.rr.com or call (727) 656-4566 for more information.

November 3-6, 2010 ~ Tampa, FL Society For Social Work Leadership in Healthcare's 45th Annual Meeting & Conference: "Social Workers in Health Care: Lead Today or Follow Tomorrow" Tampa Marriott, Waterside Hotel and Marina. Visit www.sswlhc.org/ for more information.

Monday November 15, 2010 NASW Southern Palm Beach Sub-Unit November Meeting Boca Raton Community Hospital, Educational Building. 6:00 P.M. Presentation by Lisa Redfern, LCSW on "Practical Spirituality in Social Work". One CEU available. For more information please contact Sally Valentine at 561-391-3305.

Licensure Exam Fee Change (Per NASW FL Website)

Beginning January 1, 2010, the cost for taking the LCSW exam will raise significantly. The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) voted at their last meeting to increase the fees for the Advanced Clinical Exam, the one used in Florida, from $175 to a new rate of $260. This cost will apply for everyone registering to take the exam on or after January 1st. The vote was 36-16, with Florida’s delegation opposing the increase. Reasons cited for the rate change include increased administrative costs, including the costs necessary to ensure the continued validity of the exam, and implementing new security measures. The last rate change was in 2001, and there is expected to be a minimum of five years before any additional increases are considered.

The Social Work Registry provides a repository for social workers' credential information while serving as a verification source for social work licensing boards. This is a great resource for social workers who want to become licensed in various jurisdictions. The Registry lets you establish a permanent file containing primary source records important to your social work career. At your request, this information can be transmitted to any regulatory board to which you may apply for licensure. For more information go to www.aswb.org/registry

National Association of Social Workers(NASW)
Office of Ethics and Professional Review(OEPR)
Ethics Consultation

As a service to members, the OEPR provides ethics consultations for current NASW members. Ethic consultations are a resource for members who are experiencing an ethical dilemma. We do not provide advice or tell members what to do. However, we do guide them through the Code and point them to the areas of the Code that address their concerns. We provide dialogue and considerations that allow members to make ethical decisions. We may also refer members to the appropriate areas if their questions do not appear to be related to ethics but are more related to legal issues or standards of practice.
Hours & Contact Info:
(800) 638-8799
Tuesdays:
10:00am - 1:00pm (EST) ext. 231
Thursdays:
1:00pm - 4:00pm (EST) ext. 231
To join NASW, please log onto www.socialworkers.org and click on JOIN!

Social Workers may have their educational debt forgiven . . .

The U.S. Department of Education has created a new call center for borrowers to obtain information about the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (H.R. 2669). The number for the Federal Student Aid Information Center is (800) 433-3243. The law forgives outstanding education debt for those persons that meet the eligibility requirements. Those that would benefit are employees that have made 120 monthly payments on their loans while serving full-time in social work in public child or family service agencies, government, nonprofit, military, education, and others areas. The loan forgiveness provisions became effective on October 1, 2007. It is important to note that payments made after October 1, 2007 on an existing loan can count towards the 120 payments if the loan meets certain criteria.

Staffing is a growing industry and Social Work p.r.n. pioneered social work staffing over 20 years ago. We continue to be the leader in Social Work boutique staffing services nationwide.