SWPAG Subcommittees

Following is a general description of the Social Work PAG operating committees.

Awards
Recognition of officer achievement in SWPAG or Commissioned Corps activity exemplary of social work practice.

Career Development
Actively seeks and disseminates information on career opportunities for professional development, vacancies, and special assignments.

Membership / Mentoring / Recruitment / Retention
Maintain current list of social workers involved in SW PAG activity by assignment, outreach to new officers, and may be involved in the Associate Recruiter Program or category liaison activities.  This subcommittee also keeps membership informed of policy changes issued by OCCO, manual circulars, CCPM, and executive orders form the ASH and the SG.  Committee provides assistance to officers that request support in entry, assignment transitions, change in status, etc

Professional Policy Development
Maintains reviews and revises by-laws according to charter set forth by the Health Services Officers Charter and By-laws. The update including any revisions will be reviewed and approved by the Health Service Officers Professional Advisory Committee.

Public Relations/Website
Respond to issues that impact social workers and their role in the HSO category and CC transformation through the HSO PAC and CPO. Committee also updates and disseminates information to the SW PAG membership

Readiness
Provides support and maintains communications with the PAG membership about changes in readiness standards, upcoming training requirements, and status of implementing the CC transformation agenda.

Recruitment and Retention
Keeps membership informed of policy changes issued by OCCO, manual circulars, CCPM, and executive orders form the ASH and the SG. Committee provides assistance to officers that request support in entry, assignment transitions, change in status, etc.