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What Does KVC Stand For?

KVC

You’re not alone; it’s one of the most frequently asked questions we get. Answering this question gives us a chance to tell you about our history and our future… both where we’ve been and where we’re going. In 2023, we welcomed 800 employees from St. Learn more about KVC’s history.

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Celebrating Social Work Month 2024: Empowering Social Workers

Relias

Theme for this year’s Social Worth Month is “empowering social workers.” ” Though it’s easy to understand why this is important, I’d like to take the time to innumerate a few of the many ways social workers help our society. I’m sure many of my fellow social workers are reading this and smiling.

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6 Challenges of the Human Services Worker

Relias

It’s hard being a human services worker. Challenges a human services worker will face. Compassion fatigue/burnout/emotionally draining work – We see these issues arising more and more , especially when working in child welfare, with a high cost/complex population of individuals with multiple chronic conditions.

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Moral Injury Among Social Workers?

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Moral injury is a concept that refers to the psychological, social, and spiritual impact of challenging events on individuals who uphold strong values, such as providing quality care for patients, especially in high-pressure situations where they may have to compromise these values.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Native American woman speaks with her healthcare provider. For example, of the 825 Tribal Health, Urban Indian, and Indian Health Service (IHS) healthcare facilities available, only 217 of those facilities offer behavioral health care. The project was led by a community member Lisa Whitebird, who saw a need and stepped in to fill it.

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International Women's Day: a message from the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care

Social Care

As the organisers point out on their campaign website, equality is essential, but equity is about more than being fair, it’s about making sure individuals receive the particular recognition, tools and training they need to thrive. One size does not fit all.