SocialWorkr

<p>SocialWorkr provides a social network so social workers can connect with each other professionally and solve problems. It will consist of a website and mobile application so that social workers can be connected and in touch with colleagues and share resources in real time. Currently, social workers may be connected via Facebook or LinkedIn, but they are not connected geographically or across interest groups. There is also limited functionality on Facebook. The network will encourage social workers to create groups and share information from different locations (country-wide, major cities), various topics (mental health, homelessness, foster care, etc.) and organizations (schools, organizations, agencies, etc.). The site will also have news and events that are critical to the success of social workers all over the U.S. Users will also be able to earn CE credits online and track their credits on the platform. For macro social workers, they can use SocialWorkr to publish their own blog posts and share their experiences. Social work students can collaborate as huge cohorts across classes, social work topics and other interests. In the future, SocialWorkr will also have a dedicated job board which will make it easy to upload resumes, apply for jobs and network across organizations and get recommendations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hospitals and other large institutions can benefit from SocialWorkr because social workers will be collaborating and sharing resources to improve the outcomes of their clients. If a social worker has a question about a referral, for example, they can ask others in the community or look for published resources that have already been shared online.&nbsp; Social workers will be able to collect, publish and organize all kinds of referral information, community resources and other events that benefit clients and their families.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social service organizations, hospitals and other agencies can use SocialWorkr to create regional directories so that social workers better understand all resources available in a certain geographic area. Partnerships can be beneficial for clients so that they get the best services and outcomes possible. Social workers will be able to better identify partner agencies and referrals. An online referral system can also be generated by social workers.&nbsp;</p>