Welcome
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2006 - 19:27.The NOHS Vision: Strengthening recognition of the unique and valued role of human services professionals.
The NOHS Mission: By the year 2010, NOHS will approach its vision by:
- Increasing professional development opportunities.
- Completing and implementing the credentialing plan.
- Increasing external communications.
- Increasing internal communications.
- Developing a public policy process and agenda.
- Maintaining financial stability.
If you are a NOHS member and need assistance logging in, please contact the NOHS association manager using the CONTACT FORM . The new web site also features a more user-friendly membership database, which will allow you to conduct many transactions online. (Tip: The site has a system to help you create a new password. Click on "Recover Password" in the "Member Log-In" block, right.)
NOHS 2009 Conference Call for Proposals
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/04/2008 - 16:55.
2009 Conference Call for Proposals
CONFERENCE DATES: October 21-24, 2009
CONFERENCE LOCATION: PORTLAND MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT, PORTLAND, OREGON
CONFERENCE TITLE: PEOPLE IN CONTEXTS: FAMILIES,
SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES, AND CULTURES
Certification
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/03/2008 - 16:45.
HUMAN SERVICES CERTIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT AND ANSWERS TO FAQ'S (frequently asked questions)
The National Organization for Human Services, in collaboration with the Council for Standards in Human Services Education and the Center for Credentialing and Education, are pleased to announce the development of a certification in human services. This practice based exam will strengthen the visibility and credibility of human services careers both here and abroad. This new credential is also an essential element in fulfilling our mission of strengthening recognition of the unique and valued role of human services professionals.
The Human Services Board Certified Practitioner will replace the current Level I Credentialing. Visit CCE for more information.
September 2008 Link
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 15:48.The September 2008 LINK is available as a downloadable PDF file . (Adobe Acrobat is needed to view the Link; download here if it is not already installed on your computer .)
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Awards and Scholarships
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 16:59.The National Organization for Human Services annually considers nominees for eight awards/scholarships. The Professional Development Committee takes nominations until May 1 of each year, and decisions are made by June 15. The awards and scholarships are announced at the annual national conference. The winner of the David C. Maloney Scholarship is notified as soon as possible so that the scholarship funds can be implemented. Individuals and organizations may nominate themselves or be nominated by others. It is possible that not all awards will be given annually if the committee determines that there are no nominees who meet the criteria for particular awards.
Howard Harris Professional Award
Deadline: May 1 of each year
Background: This award honors Howard S. Harris' contributions to the field of human services with the Howard Harris Professional Award. Royalties from the textbook, Human Services: Contemporary Issues and Trends, published by Peerson Publications provide a cash prize that accompanies the award.
Join Now
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/10/2007 - 19:43.Your Invitation to Join
You are invited to join the National Organization for Human Services. Today, our membership includes professionals at many levels and in many different types of settings, including public and private agencies, private practice, religious organizations, and non-profit organizations.Sign up now using this secure online application form, or download and print this printed form.
Member Categories
Annual Membership Dues (paid yearly)
- Faculty/Practitioner: $95.00
- Student Membership: $35.00
- Retired Membership: $60.00
- Organization Membership: $190.00 (Includes two individual memberships)
- Additional Member for Organization Member: $80 per member (in addition to the two individual memberships included in the Organization Membership)
Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/27/2006 - 23:56.National Organization for Human Services
Council for Standards in Human Service Education
Adopted 1996
