Social Workers' Role in Supporting Homeless Youth Podcast
Course: #1526Level: Intermediate 1.05 Hours 168 Reviews
Social workers working with youth and families will undoubtedly encounter youth who are experiencing homelessness. This podcast explores youth homelessness and the role of social workers in supporting homeless youth. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.
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Course Type: Text, Audio
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain what youth homelessness is and how it is defined by the federal government.
- After this course, participants will be able to determine the role of social workers in supporting homeless youth.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify evidence-based interventions for addressing youth homelessness.
Course created on August 29, 2022
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Defining Homeless Youth |
| 15-20 Minutes | Exploring the Prevalence of Youth Homelessness |
| 20-45 Minutes | Social Workers' Role in Supporting Homeless Youth |
| 45-55 Minutes | Interventions for Addressing Youth Homelessness |
| 55-63 Minutes | Summary |
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Benjamin T. Bencomo
DSW LISW, LCSW
Dr. Ben Bencomo is an Assistant Professor of Social Work with the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University. He received his MSW degree from NMHU and his DSW degree from the University of St. Thomas. Dr. Bencomo currently serves on the CSWE, Council on Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity. He was also recently appointed to the Governor's Racial Justice Council by New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan-Grisham.
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Cheryl Pooler
DSW LCSW
Dr. Pooler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over twenty years of experience in community mental health as a therapist and psychosocial rehabilitation specialist for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. In 2009, she accepted a social work position with Waco Independent School district in the Homeless Outreach Department. Dr. Pooler currently serves as faculty at the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University. Her research interest includes adoption, homeless youth, and human trafficking. Dr. Pooler is an advocate for homeless families and youth in the Waco community and is the founder of The Cove, a teen nurturing center for homeless youth.
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Dr. Benjamin Bencomo: Financial disclosures: Dr. Benjamin Bencomo received an honorarium for hosting this podcast. Dr. Bencomo currently serves on CSWE's Council on Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity (CRECD). He was also recently appointed to the Governor's Racial Justice Council by New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan-Grisham. Non-financial disclosures: Dr. Benjamin Bencomo has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Cheryl Pooler: Financial disclosures: Cheryl Pooler received an honorarium for presenting this course. Dr. Pooler works with the Waco Independent School district in the Homeless Outreach Department. Non-financial disclosures: Cheryl Pooler has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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