, Author at SWHELPER - Social Work Helper https://swhelper.org/members/dustin-mcdonald/ News, Information, and Resources for Helpers Mon, 22 May 2023 19:28:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://swhelper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-swhelperlogo-1-32x32.jpg , Author at SWHELPER - Social Work Helper https://swhelper.org/members/dustin-mcdonald/ 32 32 Social Workers as Elected Officials and Why We Need More https://swhelper.org/2020/10/30/social-workers-as-elected-officials-and-why-we-need-more/ https://swhelper.org/2020/10/30/social-workers-as-elected-officials-and-why-we-need-more/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:18:23 +0000 https://swhelper.org/?p=31995 Dustin MacDonald

Social workers play many roles. As advocates, change agents, case managers, educators, facilitators, and organizers, Social Workers play an important part in helping people and communities make positive changes in their lives. Despite their under-representation in elected positions throughout the United States, Social Workers are excellently prepared to run with these positions and build a […]

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The Role of Social Workers in Economic Development https://swhelper.org/2019/10/15/the-role-of-social-workers-in-economic-development/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:16:58 +0000 https://swhelper.org/?p=31217 Dustin MacDonald

Businessteam are analyzing graphs.Businessteam are analyzing graphs.Many people become social workers or join allied professions because they want the opportunity to work one-on-one with individuals and see a concrete impact on them. Whether this is through running programs, providing counseling or therapy, or otherwise delivering the front-line support people need in times of crisis – social workers have carved out an […]

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