Field Coordinator, Social Work Practicum & Community

UT Tyler; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Field Coordinator for the College for Health, Community and Policy, Social Work to oversee field education programs within the BSW and MSW curricula. You will recruit sites, coordinate field instructors, and manage practicum placements on campus and in the community.

This role requires a Master’s in Social Work, Texas licensure or eligibility, and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program.
• Social Work licensure in Texas or eligibility for licensure in Texas.
• Two (2) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, develops, monitors, and evaluates field instructors and practicum sites.
• Responds to inquiries regarding field education from students, liaisons, faculty, administration, field instructors, and community.
• Develops, maintains, and recruits resources for social work field education practicum sites.
• Coordinates the process of matching students to agencies while providing ongoing negotiation and problem resolution as needed.
• Participates in determination of student readiness for entry into field education.
• Participate in development and implementation of orientation and training for students, field instructors, liaisons, and/or faculty.
• Participates in the development and implementation of field instruction policies, procedures, and systems for smooth operation of field program.
• Develops and maintains records and relational data base for all activities of field education.
• Participates in the development and implementation of field education accreditation standards and departmental policies and procedures, which includes the
• Department Student Handbook and Field Manual.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Serves as the field liaison or field supervisor as needed.
• Teach at least two courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, based on the needs of the program.
• Implements field education curriculum.Coordinates and participates in facilitation of field education orientation experiences for students and field instructors.
• Supports field liaisons.
• Maintains visibility in the local social service community through board memberships, students and field instructors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Planning and Reporting

Compliance

Time Management

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Field Coordinator for the College for Health, Community and Policy, Social Work to oversee field education programs within the BSW and MSW curricula. You will recruit sites, coordinate field instructors, and manage practicum placements on campus and in the community.

This role requires a Master’s in Social Work, Texas licensure or eligibility, and at least two years of related experience.