NYS Social Work Survey: Virtual Supervision in NYS

Legislative, NASWNYS
The Public Health Emergency (PHE) is ending on May 11, 2023. This has caused some concern for social workers who have been working through telemental health (video conferencing) since the pandemic began in 2020. NASW-NYS is gathering data on the impact of telehealth on the supervisory relationship for New York State licensed social workers. We are hoping to gather social workers’ opinions on what has worked and what are the challenges to providing, or receiving video conferencing services.
There are two separate surveys; one for social work supervisors, and one for social work supervisees. If you are currently receiving supervision, or providing supervision as a New York State licensed social worker, please take the moment to fill out the corresponding survey. Survey respondents will be entered in a Giveaway to win SIX FREE CEs! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to provide valuable feedback and win free continuing education credits! The deadline to complete the surveys is May 5th, 2023.
For New York State supervisors, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2G8HF9Q or click the link in bio to complete the survey.
For New York State supervisees, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L9VK66S or click the link in bio to complete the survey.

NASW-NYS Anti-Harassment Policy

NASWNYS

NASW-NYS Anti-Harassment Policy

NASW-NYS is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for professional participation for all our members, partners, and other continuing education attendees. Our strength as an association is our people, and we cherish their diversity and strive for equity and inclusion. We value all our attendees equally, and will not accept any treatment at the event, or in any sphere of Association business, that undermines this value. By registering for this event, you agree to abide by this policy.

Our conferences and other meeting events, including those conducted virtually, are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, color, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, or other personal characteristic. In keeping with the Social Work Code of Ethics we expect that all participants and conference staff treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual and cultural and ethnic diversity. We have a zero-tolerance policy for hostile or harassing conduct directed toward event participants in any form, including at related social events.

Unacceptable Behavior
Unacceptable behavior includes offensive verbal comments related to one of the above characteristics, as well as intimidation, stalking, the use of harassing photography or audio or video recording, disruption of presentations or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Reporting Hostile or Harassing Conduct
If you are being harassed or know of someone being harassed, please contact a member of NASW-NYS staff immediately. A staff member may be contacted [include appropriate methods such as: messaging the staff member on the Zoom meeting, emailing info.naswnys@socialworkers.or, or calling 518-463-4741.  Staff are committed to assisting participants, which includes contacting local law enforcement, providing participants with necessary support, and follow up or assisting participants to determine what is needed for them to feel safe.

Consequences for Policy Violations

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, NASW-NYS may take any action deemed appropriate, including removal from the event with no refund, and imposing restrictions on attendance at future events.