Practicum Coordinator

Interfaith Community Services INC•Escondido, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In the Practicum Coordinator role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating and practicum placement for student interns across multiple programs and service sites. Intern placements include master's level, bachelor's level, associate level, and certificate programs among a range of positions and programs in a social service agency. Recruit, screen, and assess student readiness, learning goals, and risk level to match them to appropriate sites across the agency Monitor placement quality and intervene when concerns arise, including facilitating corrective action plans or reassignment of interns in collaboration with supervisors and academic partners Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners in higher education Serve as the primary liaison between Interfaith, academic institutions, and internal supervisors to ensure all practicum requirements, documentation, and evaluations are completed in compliance with university and agency standards. Conduct regularly scheduled check-ins with interns after placement Design and facilitate intern onboarding and ongoing learning opportunities to support professional development and alignment with agency practices Maintain accurate records and files, and prepare reports as required by funders and the agency administration Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding any program changes needed to meet grant benchmarks Ensure the confidentiality of client information and health records Meet regularly with the supervisor and participate in agency meetings and staff trainings. Approach student supervision and placement coordination using a strengths-based, trauma-informed framework that promotes learning, psychological safety, and professional growth Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, required
3+ years of work experience in higher education and/or workforce development, required
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients, partners, donors, and colleagues in accordance with organizational policies
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Blackbaud database products and related information systems
Ability to accurately manage and process large volumes of detailed information
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in spelling and grammar
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary to perform essential job functions
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines using sound judgment to meet established expectations
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, or the ability to acquire such proficiency
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization
Ability to perform job duties in a professional, cooperative, and timely manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive client, donor, and employee information in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies
Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete work assignments efficiently and accurately
Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
Ability to identify routine problems and apply appropriate solutions consistent with job responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Experience working with severely mentally ill, medically fragile, and homeless populations, preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English), preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, and assess student readiness, learning goals, and risk level to match them to appropriate sites across the agency
Monitor placement quality and intervene when concerns arise, including facilitating corrective action plans or reassignment of interns in collaboration with supervisors and academic partners
Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners in higher education
Serve as the primary liaison between Interfaith, academic institutions, and internal supervisors to ensure all practicum requirements, documentation, and evaluations are completed in compliance with university and agency standards.
Conduct regularly scheduled check-ins with interns after placement
Design and facilitate intern onboarding and ongoing learning opportunities to support professional development and alignment with agency practices
Maintain accurate records and files, and prepare reports as required by funders and the agency administration
Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding any program changes needed to meet grant benchmarks
Ensure the confidentiality of client information and health records
Meet regularly with the supervisor and participate in agency meetings and staff trainings.
Approach student supervision and placement coordination using a strengths-based, trauma-informed framework that promotes learning, psychological safety, and professional growth
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor