How supervision supports regulation, retention, and resilience throughout the career lifespan of a social worker
This session will explore the role of supervision across the stages of professional development, from entry-level social workers to seasoned experts. Using an integrated model of supervision with a lifespan lens, participants will engage in discussions related to the role of supervision in creating a dynamic, ethical, and well-prepared workforce for the future. Strategies will be generated to ensure the sustainability and resilience of future social work practitioners as well as their supervisors. Participants will share information across regulatory jurisdictions to increase collaborative thinking about desired regulation outcomes.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Apply an integrated supervision model to different stages of the social work career lifespan
- Examine the connection between robust supervision and workforce development
- Collaborate across regulatory jurisdictions to share emerging trends and innovative supervision strategies
Speakers
- Lindsey Gurley, MSW, LICSW
Social Work Instructor and Simulation Consultant, University of South Alabama - Saundra H. Starks, EdD, LCSW
Former board member, Kentucky Board of Social Work Former Secretary, Association of Social Work Boards