LIVE: AI for Social Work 101 - Basics of Generative AI for Social Work Responsible & Ethical Practice
May 28, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific
2 Hours | 2 CEs
$125 Registration | $100 Early Registration (through May 21st) | Live Virtual Training via Zoom
Marina Badillo-Diaz, DSW presents a live virtual professional training program on AI for Social Work 101 - Basics of Generative AI for Social Work Responsible & Ethical Practice.
This training provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of AI, including foundational concepts, basic prompt engineering, and practical applications of ChatGPT and other tools. Designed for social work professionals with minimal prior experience with AI, this session aims to enhance your productivity while saving time and navigating the ethical landscape of AI in Social Work. The session starts with a primer on the foundational concepts of AI, the different types of AI systems ,and their capabilities.
Participants will gain an understanding of key terms like machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI, which are the building blocks of tools like ChatGPT. There will be a significant focus on prompt engineering, which is the art of crafting queries to effectively communicate with AI. For social workers, learning this skill is vital, as it can shape the AI’s responses to be more aligned with the nuanced needs of their service.
The training will include a live demonstration of prompting and then interactive exercises to practice writing prompts for participants to practice. In addition, as we discuss the capabilities of AI, it’s imperative to address the ethical considerations accompanying its use in social work. This session will provide guidelines for responsible AI use, ensuring that professionals understand how to maintain confidentiality, ensure the privacy of data, and cultural bias in AI-assisted processes. We’ll discuss the implications of AI in decision-making and how to integrate human judgment and social work expertise.
This training is intended for all career levels of a clinician or social worker. This is targeted at novice users of artificial intelligence.
This training is part of a three-part series. For more information on the other two trainings, see below:
- AI for Social Work 201: Advanced Generate AI for Social Work Practice
- AI for Social Work Organizations: Strategic Planning and Policy Implementation for Your Agency
Training Outline:
- Overview of AI and Large Language Models
- Review of Basic Prompting
- Prompting Demonstration and Participant Practice
- Review of AI Applications in Social Work Practice
- Ethical Considerations of AI for Social Work Practice