Field Education Coordinator, MSW Program Job at Quinnipiac University
Field Education Coordinator, MSW Program
Job Number: 495137
Type: Full-time
Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT
Categories: Staff
Overview:
Are you passionate about empowering future social workers with hands-on experience in the field? Do you have a knack for building relationships with community organizations and coordinating successful placements for students? If so, Quinnipiac has an exciting opportunity for you as a Field Education Coordinator in our Master of Social Work program! Join our team and help shape the next generation of social workers by guiding and supporting them in their field placements, while making a meaningful impact in the community.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls more than 9,500 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a best-value school and a top national university, and has also earned recognition in Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges". Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook and follow Quinnipiac on Twitter and Instagram @QuinnipiacU.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and implementation of field education experiences for students
- Assist in the development and maintenance of field placement sites; including recruitment and mentoring of qualified field instructors
- Process applications for field education and coordinate placement for eligible MSW students
- Maintain field education records for students, field instructors and field placement sites
- Collaborate with Field Liaisons and Field Instructors on the resolution of any problems that may interfere with the successful completion of field education in consultation with the Director of Field Education
- Provide remediation and field readiness for students regarding MSW internships
- Work with the Director of Field Education in creating and facilitating orientations for students, field instructors and field liaisons
- Utilize appropriate technology to maintain data regarding status of students and ensure compliance with field hours and evaluations
- Participate in the Field Advisory and Community Outreach Committee of the Dept of Social Work
- Prepare and disseminate the MSW field newsletter once per year
- Participate in MSW program promotion via participation in graduate admissions activities, including open houses and orientations
- Act as designee for the Director of Field Education as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Education Requirements:
- Master's degree required
- A MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is preferred
Qualifications:
- A minimum of two years of post-degree practice experience in the areas of social work, health/behavioral health, and experience with social work field education is preferred
- Skills needed to facilitate field education placement opportunities and remediation opportunities
- Strong knowledge of social work or behavioral health/health practice
- Communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
- Proficient in technology
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Preferred experience may include one or more of the following: social work practice, serving as a field instructor or field liaison, experience with program and/or administrative support
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Advertised: May 10, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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