The curriculum focuses on some of the most complex issues supervisors face in community-based agencies, offering both practical tools and valuable peer support. \u2014 Beth Sharkey, School of Social Work<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
This fall marked the launch of UConn\u2019s 8th offering of the SWPF program. Since joining as a founding partner school, UConn has helped train more than 125 social work supervisors through this nationally recognized initiative. Other partner institutions include Adelphi University, Syracuse University, and Loyola University Chicago. Together, these universities form a multi-institution network dedicated to strengthening supervisory practice across the profession.<\/p>\n
The SWPF program features 36 hours of advanced training, delivered in 12 virtual sessions of three hours each. Session topics focus on trauma-informed supervision through a social justice lens; social work assessment; advancing supervisory skills in individual and group supervision and responding to children and families in crisis; health challenges impacting individuals and families; advancing knowledge of mental health and substance use; and furthering ability to confront performance and organizational challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe curriculum focuses on some of the most complex issues supervisors face in community-based agencies, offering both practical tools and valuable peer support,\u201d explains Beth Sharkey, MSW, director of Continuing Education and Professional Development. \u201cUpon completion of the program, participants are equipped with the skills, confidence, guidance, and community needed to become an effective social worker supervisor.\u201d<\/p>\n
To earn a certificate of achievement and 36 continuing education credits (CECs)\u2014including the cultural competency requirement for Connecticut licensure\u2014participants must complete all sessions. Enrollment is limited to 25 to ensure a highly engaging learning environment.<\/p>\n
Sessions are offered fully virtual; the application date for 2026\u20132027 will be announced soon.<\/p>\n
The SWPF program is among more than 50 continuing education programs offered annually by the SSW since 1979. While most attendees are from the Northeast, participants have joined from almost all 50 U.S. states, as well as Europe, the U.K., Asia, and Australia. Many alumni attend our trainings.<\/p>\n
\u201cI like to think of it as returning to the SSW, even if it\u2019s virtually, to participate in a CE program no matter where you live,\u201d Sharkey says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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