BSW Field Education Director

Utah-Valley-University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University seeks a Director of BSW Field Education to lead the field education component of the BSW program, cultivate agency partnerships, and ensure alignment with CSWE standards. The director will teach Field Practicum and Seminar, mentoring students to practice social work with integrity and ethics.

As UVU’s BSW grows, the role manages field education each semester and strengthens the link between classroom learning and professional practice in diverse community settings.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Two years of directly related experience.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the BSW field education program.
• Consult on field placement and student problems; resolve grievances.
• Monitor field education policies per CSWE EPAS.
• Ensure compliance with licensure requirements for SSWs in Utah.
• Teach Field Practicum and Seminar courses.
• Plan trainings and field placement events.
• Supervise Associate Field Director; perform evaluations.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Data management

Professional practice

Conflict resolution

Education

Master of Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Utah Valley University is seeking a Director of BSW Field Education to provide leadership and direction for the clinical field education component of the Bachelor of Social Work program. This role offers an opportunity to shape meaningful field education experiences by developing and maintaining partnerships with agency field sites, supporting students as they apply professional social work knowledge and skills, and ensuring Field Practicum and Seminar courses align with CSWE educational standards and the evolving needs of the BSW program. The Director will also teach Field Practicum and Seminar courses, providing hands‑on mentorship that helps students develop the ability to practice social work intentionally, ethically, and with integrity. As the BSW program continues to grow, this position will play an important role in managing field education each semester and strengthening the connection between classroom learning and professional social work practice.

• Provides oversight and direction to the Bachelor of Social Work field education program. Consults on field placement and student related problems, concerns, and grievances and ensures appropriate resolution. Monitors the implementation of field education policies and procedures in the BSW Program in accordance with the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) related to field education. Ensures that field education in the BSW Program adheres to certification and licensure requirements for Social Services Workers (SSWs) who will be practicing in Utah. Promotes, strengthens, and maintains strong working relationships with the professional community at practicum sites as well as the larger community.
• Evaluate, regulate, and supervise field setting and field instructor effectiveness through field site visits to ensure compliance with CSWE accreditation requirements. Acts as a liaison between social work practitioners in the community and the BSW program director including assessing trends in social work practice within the community to recommend curriculum changes. Teaches Field and Seminar courses.
• Assess and ensure students attain proficiency in CSWE prescribed competencies across all systems levels (individual, family groups, organizations, and communities) through observation, student reflections and assignments, interviews, and surveys of students and field instructors.
• Manage documentation of compliance with all UVU and BSW program policies including internship agreement (in coordination with UVU Contracts officer), Agency Accreditation Compliance Agreement, Student Practicum Application, Field Placement Agreement, Timesheets, and Supervision documentation.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes BSW field education trainings for students and field instructors, as well as BSW field placement events and Field Instructor trainings and conferences. Department meetings, working with BSW program director and overall BSW program faculty & staff, serving as part of the BSW admissions review committee, working with BSW director to update and maintain necessary documentation, assessment for CSWE accreditation and other job-related duties as assigned.
• Supervises BSW Associate Field Director in all areas of Field Education including alignment with CSWE EPAS, facilitating site visits, student consultation, setting schedules, determining internal and external operating procedures, gathering assessment data, continuous improvement, and organizing agency and student data. Delegates duties as needed to Associate Field Director. Completes goal-setting and evaluations of Associate Field Director.

• Master of Social Work from CSWE accredited program plus two years of experience directly related to the summary of duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising students in an agency setting.

Licenses or Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Knowledge

• Social work models and theories of client engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of practice
• Social work practice settings in the Utah County region
• NASW Code of Ethics
• Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards relevant for field education
• BSW curriculum

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Data Management
• Professional social work practice
• Conflict resolution

Abilities

• Ability to develop and maintain excellent professional relationships.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work proactively and cooperatively with the BSW program director.
• Ability to interpret the university’s core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results) as they apply to student internships.