ASWB is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Sunny Andrews Award for Outstanding Commitment to Social Work Regulatory Board Service and the 2012 Board Administrator Award for Outstanding Commitment to Social Work Regulatory Board Service. Read more.
ASWB Executive Director to Retire
Donna DeAngelis, executive director of ASWB since 1995, announced her retirement at the association’s Spring Education Meeting in Lexington, KY. The retirement is effective at the end of 2012. A search committee has been appointed by President Pat Heard, and has begun the search for a replacement.
ASWB Seeks Executive Director
The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), located in Culpeper, VA, is seeking an executive director. Applicants will have a master's degree in social work, be licensed as a social worker in good standing, and have knowledge and experience in regulatory issues. Experience in financial systems, policies, practices and controls is also required. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Culpeper. Extensive travel and weekend work required.
The executive director leads an organization of social work regulatory bodies, working with staff, boards and volunteers in 49 states, Washington DC, the Virgin Islands and 10 Canadian provinces. ASWB maintains and is responsible for the administration of more than 32,000 licensing examinations a year. The association employs 30 people and has an annual budget of over $9 million. It operates a registration call center for social work examination candidates.
The executive director serves as the public face of the association, with public speaking being a major component of the position. Accordingly, effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Other requirements are at least 10 years management experience and familiarity with social work professional and educational organizations. Applicants must have knowledge of the issues of high-stakes testing, and be able to develop and carry out strategic planning.
Expected start date is January 2, 2013. Letters of application, with resumes, are to be forwarded to aswb@atkinsonfirm.com or mailed to ASWB Applications, Atkinson & Atkinson, 1466 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062. No applications will be accepted after June 15, 2012.
ASWB offers an excellent salary and benefit package and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Mark your calendar for the 2012 Board Member Training
ASWB has scheduled three board member training sessions for 2012:
June 15-17, 2012 Crystal City Marriott Arlington, VA
August 17-19, 2012 Hilton Suites Chicago – Magnificent Mile Chicago, IL
You can regsiter online, by mail or fax using this form.
Advanced Generalist Examination content changed January 1, 2012
The Association of Social Work Boards implemented a new content outline for the Advanced Generalist Examination on January 1, 2012. The change is the result of a practice analysis completed in 2009.
Find out more about the changes to the ASWB Advanced Generalist examination:
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