Chicago - Staff Information
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Cassie Desir, MSW, LSW
Chicago Coordinator
Cassie Desir holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and a BA in Sociology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Cassie's professional social work experience has primarily involved providing advocacy and counseling services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault while educating the community on these issues. Cassie has supervised staff and interns in various settings, and has volunteered her time working with homeless women and providing grief support to bereaved families. Cassie has a passion for making jewelry and using art to facilitate healing and social change. She joined Social Work p.r.n. in 2014.
Cassie can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mary Dungy, MSW
Administrative Assistant
Mary Dungy received her Master’s Degree in social work from the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago, and a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Iowa. Mary’s social work experience is primarily in community practice and civic engagement. She currently in a doctoral program at Loyola’s School of Social Work.
Mary can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Of Interest
Social Work p.r.n. will be exhibiting at the NASW statewide conference this fall. Stop by and say hello!
NASW Illinois 2019 Conference
November 5th - 7th, 2019
The Westin North Shore, Wheeling IL
This year’s 2019 NASW-Illinois Chapter Statewide Conference: A Meeting of the Professions is the largest gathering of social work and mental health professionals in the state, bringing together over 800 mental health leaders, practitioners, educators, and more. This year’s conference offers up to 20 CEUs to attendees including workshops in cultural competency and ethics. With 80 educational sessions and over 125 speakers, the 2019 NASW-Illinois Chapter Statewide Conference connects you to the newest trends, innovations, and practices that can help you strengthen and improve your social work skills.
Searching For Jobs Outside the Traditional Social Work Setting
Our founder, Joan Upshaw, was a strong believer that social workers could bring value to any position or organization. All of us at Social Work p.r.n. support that belief. This insightful article from USC's online Doctor of Social Work program details the challenges and benefits of moving from the nonprofit world into a corporate setting.
Social Work p.r.n. Offers Group Supervision
Do you want to become licensed as an LCSW (or LSW if you hold your BSW) and don’t know where to get the necessary supervision?
Do you currently receive supervision at your place of employment and this supervision does not fulfill the licensing requirements?
Do you want to jump start your career by becoming licensed?
We can help. Social Work p.r.n. offers group supervision on Wednesday evenings here in our office in Oak Park. Our group clinical supervision meets the requirements of the Illinois Departments of Professional Regulation for persons seeking licensure as Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and if you have a BSW, as Social Workers (LSW). The fee is $42 per session. For additional information please call 708-383-2251.
Computerized practice test for the LSW or LCSW offered
Social Work p.r.n. offers social workers the opportunity to prepare for the LSW or LCSW exam with a user-friendly, computer-based practice test. The program allows you to take practice exams and to review your missed/incorrect answers. Social Work p.r.n. also offers a study guide available for check out two weeks at a time. The cost for these services is a one-time fee of $10.00 payable by cash or check when you arrive. Practice tests are available by appointment only Monday through Friday during business hours. Please call us at 708-383-2251 to schedule a time to come in to take the exam or check out the study guide.
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