Field Education Coordinator 4

Louisiana State University

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position coordinates all aspects of field education placements for students with special focus to the online program. The field placement process is complex due to the assessment of the student, agency, supervisor credentials, compliance with CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) requirements and risk management issues to ensure safety and compliance to ensure the integrity of the educational requirements are met in an external environment.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work.
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of post-MSW experience.
Must provide a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references.
Must also pass a mandatory background check.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Manages complex field placements of MSW and/or BSW students in the Social Works program to ensure CSWE compliance while maintaining a high volume student load
independently process all MOU and contracts with online students
monitor and maintain all required field trainings for online field students
meet online with field students to answer questions about program
Autonomously approve online field placement sites
provide independent judgement in assessing risk and interpreting social work regulation for supervisors
interpret state social work regulatory laws in placements out of LA to ensure ethical standards and risk management policies
ensure compliance of all CSWE standards for Generalist and Specialized course content for field education
Independently assess state licensure rules
Other duties as assigned.