![]() Although there are only a handful of states (including Michigan, Maryland, and Washington) that have a non-clinical or macro license category, many social workers are eligible to test for the BSW and MSW license as long as they earned a degree from a CSWE-accredited university. It is very likely that the employer will interview the candidates who are licensed. Imagine that four candidates are applying for the same macro position and three of the candidates do hold their social work license. However, by obtaining your education in social work, you have earned the right to test for the license, and it will increase your credibility both inside and outside the profession. When listening to a podcast or attending a presentation, don’t hesitate to make a connection with the speaker on LinkedIn, and check out their profile to learn about their career path.Īs a macro social worker, you may not think it is important to get your social work license right away, because the jobs you are seeking don’t require it. ![]() Researching organizations in your respective fields is another way to make targeted connections-for example, the Association for Community Organization and Social Action (ACOSA) and the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP) are good resources.Īdditionally, there are several podcasts that specialize in macro social work, such as #macroSW, the Political Social Worker, and inSocial Work. ![]() Professional organizations such as the Network for Social Work Managers are excellent resources to make connections, attend online events, and participate in local meetings. Remember that the skills you are using are the same as those of other social workers, but the key is to learn the industry in which you are applying them. You should make valuable connections with colleagues in various areas of practice to learn how macro social work fits across the landscape of social services in your geographical area. With this in mind, it is important for macro social workers to research job postings, conduct informational interviews, and update their LinkedIn pages in order to network inside and outside the traditional field of social work to generate more leads and increase their visibility. Professional networking is essential in the macro job search. The key to finding a job in this sector is to be able to identify and articulate your experience in the same industry language as the organizations where you’re applying. Often, as a macro social worker, you may be the only social worker in your workplace. Although this type of work requires specific skills and knowledge, the areas of practice can span across all settings including nonprofit, for-profit, public sector, universities, government, national associations, and political advocacy groups. Many social workers enter the macro field to make systemic changes on the local, state, or national levels through their work in policy, research, and advocacy.
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