Director of Field Education

Description

The Field Education Director is a faculty member who provides academic and administrative leadership to the Field Education sequence within the undergraduate program of the Department of Social Work.  The Director is responsible for the effective functioning of Field Education and for the implementation of Department of Social Work policies.  Responsibilities include: management of data, forms and materials related to Field Education and preparation of assessment reports to insure compliance with accrediting standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Provides vision and leadership to the Social Work Department’s Field Education Program; collaborates and consults with the Social Work Department Chair and social work faculty.  

2. Responsibilities include teaching two courses a semester and social work field seminars.

3. Responsible for academic advising of social work students.

4. Provides leadership in the recruitment, development and approval of Field Education sites, and promotes and maintains strong working relationships with the professional social work community.

5. Maintains and updates Field Education Manual and related materials.

6. Provides regular programs of orientation and training to Field Education agencies and Field Instructors for the purpose of enhancing the quality of student supervision and learning experiences.

7. Makes at least two visits to each assigned field agency/site during the academic year. 

8. Remains informed about changes in the field sites that may affect the integrity and intent of the Field Education assignments of students and the BSW program.

9. Clarifies and supports the Field Instructor requirements and expectations for supervision and evaluation of each student.

10. Develops and maintains a data management system to effectively store information regarding Field Education functions and to support program assessment strategies.

11. Maintains records and prepares reports consistent with CSWE Educational and Accreditation Standards; participates in Social Work Department’s efforts to maintain accreditation status. 

12. Effectively represents the Department’s Field Education program to the local community and makes contributions to the social work knowledge base at the local, state and national levels.

13. Duties and responsibilities of this job may be reassigned at any time.  

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists department in development of program and operations of department.  
• Where appropriate, coordinates and participates in specific programs with community agencies.
• Carries out assignments or other responsibilities assigned by the Department Chair.

Requirements

• MSW with a minimum of two years post-MSW experience required.
• Hold a LISW in Ohio or equivalent license.
• Demonstrated evidence of leadership and management in social work field education, field instruction and supervision of students in field placements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of accredited programs and research skill related to program evaluation.
• Strong teaching experience.