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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.
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Of Interest
New Textbook Helps Students Understand the Link Between Social Work Theory and Human Behaviors
Recently, two University of Kansas social welfare professors published “Human Behavior Theory for Social Work Practice”. This textbook helps students understand the link between social work practice and theory. The authors felt there was a need for this type of book that exposed students to new ideas and discussed how theory plays out in human relationships. Learn more about this new book from this article written by the University of Kansas.
Is There a Potentially Better Way to Handle 911 Calls Involving Mental Health Issues
How many situations involving mental health could have ended less tragically had mental health crisis teams been sent rather than police? This is a question being asked of major cities handling high volumes of 911 calls that involve those dealing with mental health issues. This article shares interesting insight into how using social workers to handle these calls could help diffuse, rather than escalate, situations.
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.
Advocacy Day in Illinois
Advocacy Day will take place in Springfield, Illinois on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Join an anticipated 1,000+ social workers and social work students from across the state to attend a half day of educational seminars followed by lobbying in the state capital. Learn more about the event here.
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.
Learn more about SW p.r.n. at our Informational Sessions
We will be hosting informational meetings to give Social Workers more information about our organization. Although it is not a required part of the formal application process, our informational meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to learn about our program in-depth and for the staffing coordinators to learn more about you. Please RSVP to reserve your spot by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Each of these events take place at our office: 1101 Lake Street, Suite 402, Oak Park, Illinois 60301
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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