FSU Human Services Program

03/09/2023

Celebrate Social Work Month in March! A shout out to our many HMSV grads and community partners who do the important work of social workers!

During Social Work Month, NASW educates the public about the contributions social workers make, and provides social workers and their allies tools to elevate the profession.

03/01/2023

Boston Health Care for the Homeless is recruiting to hire a Government Grants and Contracts Specialist. If you, or anyone you know, may have interest and experience in grant writing or contract management, check this out!

Apply for Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program's Government Grants and Contract Specialist job opportunity today!

02/16/2023

Our community partners at Rewarding Work have invited us to share their invitation for students to consider using their program
to gain hands-on experience with behaviors involved in different developmental disabilities, across a wide range of ages. Once an applicant completes a free online profile, they can apply directly to flexible, part-time jobs in their area – or families can find them based on a customized search. The attached flyer includes more information.

Non-profit RewardingWork.org is an online directory that helps connect people of all ages with disabilities, and their families, to qualified caregivers and support professionals. Their “self-directed” care model allows individuals and families to take control of the hiring process and direct their own care, and is funded through a contract with the MA Department of Developmental Services (MA DDS).

02/15/2023

Know of someone who might be looking for an opportunity to support students with mental health disabilities navigate college? Fitchburg State is in the process of hiring a Mental Health Disability Specialist to join the team in the Disability Services Office. This is such a crucial role! See the job posting below and share widely to qualified and interested folks in your networks.

Fitchburg State University Job Posting: Mental Health Disability Specialist (Full Time Temporary Position)

02/07/2023

Our community partners, the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster, are hiring Youth Development Professionals. Students and those interested in establishing themselves in human services careers are encouraged to attend the job fair and apply!

10/26/2022

Check out the latest podcast from the National Organization for Human Services: "Domestic Violence: Hard Truths & Awareness" with Taffy Hunter.

EPISODE 19Domestic Violence: Hard Truths & Awareness with Taffy HunterEducation and Community Outreach CoordinatorSpokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalitio...

10/03/2022

Our friends at RewardingWork.org invited us to share that they are offering the free online training program as part of a national grant, in collaboration with ARCH National Respite. The Respite Care Provider Training Program helps build knowledge, skills and confidence about providing respite care and working with people of all ages with disabilities. The 10 course program is self-paced, takes an average of 5 hours to complete, and a certificate is earned upon completion. Students, alums, or others interested in considering respite care provider training are welcome!

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09/02/2022

Awesome opportunity to connect with Latinx social workers, students, and faculty! Consider attending and submitting a presentation proposal.

on October 6 to 8th, at the University of Washington School of Social Work. We invite Social Work Faculty, Social Workers, Students, and Allied Health Professionals to join in Seattle, Washington for this great opportunity to Network, Share, and Learn. 

07/20/2022

An oppprtunity to connect with other human services professionals, students, and educators.

📣SAVE THE DATE!!📣
We are proud to bring you the NOHS 2022 National Virtual Symposium.
This October, take the opportunity to meet and engage with professionals across disciplines as they present on current issues and practices in Human Services. Registration is open to all! 🎉

➡️Registration & more details here: http://ow.ly/2E9y50JYF4w

See you in October!! 😄

07/01/2022

Spotlighting Dr. Krell!

It's time for another edition to the Library's Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Megan Krell from Behavioral Sciences. Read more about Dr. Krell's work at tiny.cc/FacultySpotlightKrell

02/03/2022

HMSV Associate Professor Mark Williams will be moderating a panel of experts discussing housing insecurity and older adults. If you've read the book Nomadland, you've got a good picture of challenges older adults are facing to maintain secure housing, and the creative lengths many of them are going to keep a roof over their heads. Get the URL to log-in to the remote event: https://forms.gle/tKxyZirCcR39UJzk9

11/29/2021

Associate Professor Kori Ryan from our Human Services faculty lent her perspective to Clean Living Magazine for an article entitled "5 Ways to Combat Burnout This Season." The article looks at ways to preserve one's mental health as a more "normal" holiday season arrives amid residual stresses related to the global pandemic. Suggestions included leaning on your inner circle; creating a list of things you value most this season; giving yourself grace; simplify as much as you can; and incorporate rest.

Managing your daily life is hard enough, but burnout during the holidays can have you extra-stressed. Try these tips to destress.