Master of Social Work degree from CSWE accredited University
2 years post-graduate experience
Higher Education teaching experience as a field instructor or in the classroom
Expectations
Represents IUSSW and the University with students, agencies, and communities in a positive manner.
Acts as a representative for IU School of Social Work to engage and build collaboration with educational partners.
Works collaboratively with the student and the agency to ensure there are learning opportunities available and provides ongoing consultation for student success.
Plans and facilitates required seminars, assessing the integration of course curriculum at practice settings and ensuring that students demonstrate mastery of core competencies.
Works with the student(s) from the beginning through the completion of all practicum course requirements, as contracted by IUSSW.
Tracks and monitors educational progress of the student and ensures practicum setting is meeting the curricular expectations. Informs Practicum Education Coordinator of successes or challenges.
Identify with and professionally model the values, skills, and knowledge base of social work.
Reports to the Practicum Education Coordinator or Administrator.
Responsibilities
Complete required IU and IU School of Social Work online and/or in-person trainings.
Attend Faculty meetings as needed to maintain communication with the Department, plan for the year, review field education policies and updates, and discuss success and challenges.
Follow provided course Syllabus and develop Canvas course sites.
Schedule and facilitate required seminars.
Assign, provide instructions for and grade seminar assignments as applicable.
Review, provide feedback, and approve Draft Learning Plan and Learning Plan forms.
Monitor completion and content of weekly Supervision Records as applicable.
Review Midpoint Evaluation and Final Evaluation forms to address and problem-solve areas for improvement and to calculate passing score and final course grade.
Monitor student attendance status in the seminar and practicum setting.
Monitor timesheets in Sonia to adhere to policy guidelines regarding number of hours completed per week and breakdown of direct/indirect practice.
Monitor to ensure students receive a minimum of one hour of supervision weekly by assigned Practicum Instructor.
Complete mid- and end-of-semester Sonia forms and timesheet audit to ensure all requirements are completed and approved.
Schedule and attend required site visits for each student. Document site visit feedback in students’ Sonia profile utilizing the Site Visit Feedback Form.
Monitor students’ performance within their practicum by maintaining ongoing timely communication with students and field instructors.
Professionally and proactively respond to students and agencies in a timely manner.
Respond to requests for or request additional student agency meetings to problem-solve and resolve issues of concern to support and advocate for students and agencies.
Monitor quality, effectiveness, and appropriateness of each practicum placement and assist with placement changes as needed.
Assist in identifying resources including new agency sites and External Practicum Instructors.
Create, implement, and monitor performance improvement plan(s) when necessary.
Attend Student Review Meetings to resolve significant student performance issues.
Respond to direction and requests of Practicum Education Coordinator, Director of Practicum Education, and/or Program Director.
Provide consultation to Practicum Instructors about the BSW/MSW curriculum and the educational planning for assessment of student mastery of core competencies.
Submit final grade to Registrar.
Complete additional tasks as requested.
Knowledge, Skills, And Compentencies
A strong working knowledge of the IUSSW Field Manual and familiarity with the IUSSW Student Handbook to maintain adherence to policies and procedures.
A strong understanding of social work values, theory, and knowledge and how to apply to a wide variety of practice settings and populations.
An ability to communicate effectively with students and agency representatives to maintain a working relationship and support their needs.
An ability to navigate software used to document, monitor, and audit student progress.
Ability to learn and use the university’s learning management system and virtual meeting tools.
Strong organizational skills and flexibility in schedule.
An ability to professionally manage conflict using a developmental approach.
A positive representation of IUSSW and the University with agencies and communities.
Experience supervising volunteers and/or employees from the Strengths Perspective.
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