Director - Field Education

Long Island University•Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Field Education Director - BSSW and MSW Programs, Brooklyn Campus Key Responsibilities: Placement Development: Identify, recruit and develop a range of social work field education sites for BSSW and MSW student fieldwork placements Ensure field experiences meet CSWE and New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification requirements, as appropriate Ensure field education sites have competent and certified staff to provide effective supervision and a professional learning environment; a commitment to social work ethics, values, social justice, and training of social work. professionals, and a mission that includes service to diverse and at-risk populations Complete the required institutional process to establish Affiliation Agreements between the clinical/agency/organization site and the University - and monitor these agreements Student and Faculty Support: Upon notification of acceptance into the BSSW or MSW program, work with students to ensure their understanding of field education, placement and fieldwork requirements and how these correlate to their desired field of professional social work Confirm the student's eligibility and readiness for field and inform the student of field procedures and protocols Provide guidance and support to students in preparation for placement interviews Facilitate communication between students, faculty, and agency sites Assist in resolving problems that arise during placements Program Management and Administration: Responsibility for the maintenance of the Field Education database (EXXAT) Maintain records for agencies, instructors, and students Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and program standards. Assist with the development and implementation of field education policies and procedures. Generate reports for accreditation purposes and licensure documentation Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversee and monitor all aspects of Fieldwork Education Conduct site visits to evaluate field placement sites, as needed 2 Assist with student and agency evaluation processes and review evaluations from field instructors Responsible for program outcome assessment utilizing SWEAP (Social Work Education Assessment Project) including management of the SWEAP portal, student data entry and ensuring assessments are distributed and returned to deadline Other: Create, review and update content for SIFI course Proctor online SIFI course for supervisors requiring SIFI certification Meet regularly with supervisors attending SIFI course Review and update the Field Education syllabi and Student Field Manual (and Appendix) Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program with a minimum of 2 years post-master's social work degree practice experience Experience in educational administration, preferably in higher education Strong knowledge of CSWE requirements regarding Field Education in Social Work Experience working in Field Education in higher education and/or as a field instructor Proficiency with data management systems and digital platforms Project management and organizational skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with various stakeholders Applicants with experience in positions of leadership, or an interest in developing academic leadership potential, are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application that specifically addresses qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program with a minimum of 2 years post-master's social work degree practice experience
Experience in educational administration, preferably in higher education
Strong knowledge of CSWE requirements regarding Field Education in Social Work
Experience working in Field Education in higher education and/or as a field instructor
Proficiency with data management systems and digital platforms
Project management and organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with various stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Applicants with experience in positions of leadership, or an interest in developing academic leadership potential, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Identify, recruit and develop a range of social work field education sites for BSSW and MSW student fieldwork placements
Ensure field experiences meet CSWE and New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification requirements, as appropriate
Ensure field education sites have competent and certified staff to provide effective supervision and a professional learning environment; a commitment to social work ethics, values, social justice, and training of social work. professionals, and a mission that includes service to diverse and at-risk populations
Complete the required institutional process to establish Affiliation Agreements between the clinical/agency/organization site and the University - and monitor these agreements
Work with students to ensure their understanding of field education, placement and fieldwork requirements and how these correlate to their desired field of professional social work
Confirm the student's eligibility and readiness for field and inform the student of field procedures and protocols
Provide guidance and support to students in preparation for placement interviews
Facilitate communication between students, faculty, and agency sites
Assist in resolving problems that arise during placements
Responsibility for the maintenance of the Field Education database (EXXAT)
Maintain records for agencies, instructors, and students
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and program standards.
Assist with the development and implementation of field education policies and procedures.
Generate reports for accreditation purposes and licensure documentation
Oversee and monitor all aspects of Fieldwork Education
Conduct site visits to evaluate field placement sites, as needed 2
Assist with student and agency evaluation processes and review evaluations from field instructors
Responsible for program outcome assessment utilizing SWEAP (Social Work Education Assessment Project) including management of the SWEAP portal, student data entry and ensuring assessments are distributed and returned to deadline
Create, review and update content for SIFI course
Proctor online SIFI course for supervisors requiring SIFI certification
Meet regularly with supervisors attending SIFI course
Review and update the Field Education syllabi and Student Field Manual (and Appendix)