Coordinator for Social Work Field Education-MSUAASF Range C

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Job Description

The Coordinator for Social Work Education is charged by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) to provide leadership in the on-going development and implementation of the field education in both BSW & MSW field education programs in accordance with field education accreditation standards. This is one of only two administrative positions mandated by CSWE for the provision of undergraduate and graduate social work education. The Coordinator for Social Work Education directs and coordinates all aspects of field education and practicum experiences.

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1. Develop and implement field education programs in accordance with CSWE accreditation standards including assessment of learning and agency setting development and oversight of policies and procedures orientation for students and field instructors contract management compliance with oversite bodies for field placement and oversite of field placements.

2. Develop and implement online presence and webpage for field education training and placement development.

3. Coordinate and communicate with Department of Social Work Chair faculty Program Coordinators Deans office other university departments and community regarding field education.

4. Develop syllabi teach field class and seminar and oversee delivery of field education seminars in the BSW & MSW program each semester.

5. Advise students in BSW & MSW programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program with minimum of 5 years post-MSW practice experience.

• Minnesota Board of Social Work Licensed Social Worker or the ability to obtain license.

• Experience in BSW or MSW field education.

• Strong technical and computer skills and experience including experience with word processing spreadsheets and databases.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with individuals and teams of diverse personalities and perspectives.

• Ability to apply critical-thinking problem-solving and perform with a high degree of autonomy in a student-centered environment.

• Evidence of the ability to work with individuals families groups and organizations from culturally diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualification

• University college or professional teaching or professional training experience.

• Social work practice experience with diverse populations and familiarity with various social work practice settings including rural settings.

• Experience with social work evaluation or research.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of Anti-Oppressive Practice.

Other Requirements

Primarily working on-campus in an office with occasional travel to field agency sites.

Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national a lawful permanent resident or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Typically weekdays M-F hours might vary

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud States commitment to our mission and in particular the value we place in diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSUs Its Time strategic framework. Notably we uphold the advancement of diversity equity and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values practices and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State systems Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at: Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply including minorities women LGBTQIA persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race sex color creed religion age national origin disability marital status status with regards to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Susan Woolf. For additional information contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles employer-paid life insurance short- and long-term disability and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health legal and financial counseling. Detailed plan details rates and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work our package includes 12 paid holidays generous vacation and sick time and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and various investment options. Furthermore we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position employee classification and collective bargaining agreements.

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