LOCATION

3862 A. Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
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CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 954.987.5100
Fax: 954.987.5131
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

"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

Daniela, originally from Romania, states she knew from the age of 14 that she wanted to be a social worker. Being raised in a Communist country, Daniela recognized neglected social issues but helping others and identifying their needs was not encouraged. When she moved to the United States and met a social worker who allowed her to talk about her feelings, Daniela immediately fell in love with the profession. Daniela now has her LCSW and has worked in many areas of the profession. She returned to Romania once communism fell and helped to legalize adoption and implement a foster care system. She also taught social work at two universities in Romania.

Daniela states, "I love working for Social Work p.r.n. because it ia a very professional organization that works with the best affiliates to represent them. I like the flexibility and the vast services that it offers within the social work arena. I would love to help and see the South Florida office grow even greater. We do good work when no one else can be there. We help the settings, but ultimately, the clients, who never go without social services, and that is the ultimate goal. To assist, support, empower, and advocate for those who can not do it themselves."

~ Daniela I., Florida Office Affiliate since 2006



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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
954.987.5100 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.

Social Worker Today July/August Digital Magazine

viewer.zmags.com/publication/78e45b23

The New Social Worker ~ The Social Work Careers Magazine Spring 2010 issue is available for free: click here to download.

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) 987-5100 or email her at robyn@socialworkprn.com. On occasion, we have available work outside of local office areas.

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Sponsored by ComForCare Senior Services and Social Work p.r.n.

Cherrie McKenzie, LCSW will be presenting "Smart Time Management: Overcoming The Crisis of The Moment" on Wednesday, July 28th in Jacksonville.

Social Work p.r.n. Florida Office can
now provide Clinical Supervision
for licensure.
Please contact Robyn Renzy, LCSW at (954) 987-5100 or robyn@socialworkprn.com
for more information.

Social Work Forum

Social Work p.r.n. and NASW Broward Unit are collaborating to start a new Social Work Forum. Come meet with your colleagues for peer support and comradeship. Please contact Robyn Renzy, LCSW at (954) 987-5100 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.

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.

July 28, 2010 ~ Wilton Manors, FL 6-8 PM SunServe at the Pride Center will host an open house. Learn more about the services they provide in our community. Light refreshments, basket raffle and a performance by the One Heart Ensemble at 7 PM. For more information contact 954-548-4602.

July 31, 2010 ~ Miami, FL 7:00-8:30 PM Guided Meditation: Knowing and Loving All of Myself Facilitator Audrey Bloom, MSW ia a therapist and Interfaith Minister with 24 years of learning and teaching various approaches to meditation. Location: Five Sisters, 8805 SW 132 Street, Miami, FL 33176. To register contact 786-250-4170. Cost is a donation.

August 1-4, 2010 ~ Amelia Island Plantation, FL Florida Health Care Social Workers Association 2010 Annual Conference "Future Trends in LTC Social Work ~ Enhancing Your Skills For Sucess" CEUs available for LCSWs. Go to www.fhcswa.net or contact 561-659-5581 for more information and to register.

August 7, 2010 ~ Miami, FL 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM An Afternoon of Goddess Spirituality An inspirational, educational offering that will include guided meditation, reflection, music, dance, viewing of ancient and modern images of the Goddess, discussion, and individual and group creative expression. Faciliator is Audrey Bloom, MSW. For more information and to register contact Five Sisters at 786-250-4170. Location is 8805 SW 132nd Street, Miami. Fee is $35.00.

August 11, 2010 ~ Broward County NASW Unit Meeting and CEU Presentation. Topic and location TBA.

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.

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.

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.