Associate Dir. of Field Education - Social Work(BSW and MSW) (Orem)

Associate Director Of Field Education - Social Work

Salary : $66,920.00 - $78,729.00 Annually

Job Type : FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Division : VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs are each seeking a passionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our efforts in training the next generation of Utah social workers! In the role of Associate Field Director, you will work closely with the BSW and / or MSW Field Education Director to manage field placements for social work students, ensuring they gain the necessary practice to meet Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) competencies across all system levels (individual, families, groups, organizations, and communities). The Associate Field Director trains and supervises Field Placement Supervisors, monitors the supervision of students, implements student safety protocols in field placements, and ensures compliance with CSWE Accreditation requirements. The Associate Field Director will mentor students in the fundamental dimensions of professional social work, including thinking, performing, and practicing social work intentionally, ethically, and with integrity. The Associate Field Director exemplifies expert social work practice, including models and theories of client engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of practice, as well as the social work profession's ethical principles and standards. The Associate Field Director is assigned selected Field Practicum courses and Field Seminar courses as part of their roles and responsibilities.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their families' overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future. For more information about the benefits offered, visit www.uvu.edu / peopleandculture / benefits.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Mentor students in integrating theoretical and conceptual social work curriculum taught in the classroom into practice in the field setting through facilitating selected sections of the Field & Seminar courses.
• Evaluate, regulate, and supervise field setting and field instructor effectiveness through field site visits to ensure compliance with Council on Social Work Education accreditation requirements.
• Assess and ensure students attain proficiency in Council on Social Work Education-prescribed competencies across all system levels (individual, family, groups, organizations, and communities) through observation, student reflections and assignments, interviews, and surveys of students and field instructors.
• Manage documentation of compliance with all UVU and program policies, including Internship Agreement (in coordination with UVU Contracts officer), Agency Accreditation Compliance Agreement, Student Practicum Application, Field Placement Agreement, Timesheets, and Supervision Documentation.
• Act as a liaison between social work practitioners in the community and the social work program director, including assessing trends in social work practice within the community to recommend curriculum changes.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes field education events, including the Field Instructor Conference (orients and trains new Field Instructors) and the Field Placement event (matching field agencies and students).

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications :

Required : Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Preferred : Clinical social work practice experience; BSW social work practice experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge : Knowledge of social work models and theories of client engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of practice. National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards relevant for field education. BSW / MSW curriculum.

Skills : Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Skilled in managing data. Skilled in professional social work practice. Skilled in conflict resolution.

Abilities : Ability to learn computer software and applications relevant to the position, particularly the MS Office Suite. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with field agency personnel, students, and faculty. Ability to work proactively and cooperatively with the BSW / MSW Field Education Director.

EEO Statement : UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.