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07-03-2008, 10:24 PM
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Seeking social work and/or advise from Australia
Hi All,
I’m Australian, and along with my partner and two small children have been successful in finding a home swap in Asheville and we are planing to head over for at least 12 months. I am a qualified social worker (MSW), with approx 8 years experience in post-release support for young people exiting custody, alcohol and other drugs, and mental health. For me to gain an E-3 visa, I need to have a job offer, and therefore am keen to try and contact services that could potentially be hiring. I have great referees, knowledge and believe that I have much to offer any team. Any advice/tips/contact suggestions would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks all...
Sam
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07-06-2008, 06:23 PM
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Hi Sam.
My husband is Australian (Perth). We live south of Asheville in a much smaller town.
It's difficult to tell you where to begin...other than googling social service jobs in Asheville, North Carolina.
Good Luck with your search!
Kind regards,
Mrs. K
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07-06-2008, 06:56 PM
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Job in Social Work
Hi Sam, I saw your post yesterday. I called one of the kids that lived with us when she was getting her masters because she worked in Black Mountain as an intern. I think some of her clients may have been in prison but I'm just not sure. The place she worked were interested in giving her a job after she graduated, but she took a job in Durham instead. I'm waiting for her to call me back, and when she does, I 'll let you know the name of the place. Black Mountain is not far from Asheville at all.
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07-10-2008, 06:28 PM
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Thanks for your feedback
Thanks Mrs K for your thoughts,
And i look forward to hearing from you CatBirds -
Thanks both of you...
Cheers
Sam
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07-13-2008, 05:06 PM
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Social work from Australia
I finally heard from my friend. The name of the place in Black Mountain is called Recovery Ventures. You sound perfect for a job here. She told me the folks at this place actually live here. They have to get a lot of counseling. Some have been to prison. There is Hebron Colony in Boone, N.C. This town is smaller than Asheville but a great place in the mountains. Good luck with everything. It would be great to have some Aussies up here.
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07-13-2008, 06:37 PM
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Thanks again
Hi Catbirds,
Thanks again for following up on that - i'll chase up that lead. I appreciate the effort !
Cheers
Sam
Hoping to increase the Aussie population of the area by at least 4 !
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07-13-2008, 09:11 PM
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