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Job description
The VCU School of Social Work, Office of Field Education, is hiring field education liaisons to oversee the field education of social work students completing the MSW Program. Field Liaisons serve as a link between the School of Social Work, field instructor and student.
The roles and responsibilities of the field liaison include:
Orienting students to the field course
Providing students with a syllabus outlining expectations for the field course
Facilitating monthly virtual class sessions
Reading and grading student field course work requirements in a timely manner
Assigning final field education grades based on all gathered course data, including but not limited to field instructor’s evaluation, assessment of field course work, and information derived from liaison conferences
Providing feedback to students regarding their progress in field education
providing consultation and support to students when there are difficulties in field education
Helping field instructors design meaningful field education experiences for students
Making virtual agency visits via video conferencing and maintaining ongoing contact with the field instructor and student
Being available to students and field instructors for consultation and problem solving
Adhering to the Office of Field Education’s policies and practices to support student success in field education
Attending and actively participating in monthly virtual field liaison meetings
Working directly with the Office of Field Education when student or agency related issues arise
Participate in all field liaison trainings and orientations
Providing ongoing evaluation of the placement agency and field instructor’s willingness and ability to provide learning opportunities and field instruction consistent with the learning objectives of the M.S.W. curriculum as set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Informing the student’s adviser when the student is experiencing difficulty in field education or is at risk of failing field education
Other duties as assigned
This is a part-time, non-benefited appointment
Salary: $4,626 (full caseload, up to 17 students) $2,313 (half caseload, up to 11 students)
Required Qualifications:
MSW Degree from a CSWE accredited social work program
Minimum of three years post MSW practice experience
Previous field education experience as a field instructor or other social work education related experience
Flexibility in schedule during the traditional work day
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications:
Served as field instructor for a minimum of two years
Five years of post MSW practice experience
Previous higher education teaching experience with a focus on social work education or a related field
Knowledge of non-profit and government social service agencies in the state of Virginia
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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