Impactful Social Work Practicum Liaison

CU Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 1,600 - 3,200; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking a Practicum Liaison in the College of Public Service to supervise social work students at their placements and ensure supervision aligns with accreditation standards.

The role involves orienting field instructors and students, coordinating field visits, maintaining records, and assisting with end-of-semester evaluations to support student learning and program compliance. This on-site position starts in Spring 2026.

Qualifications

• Masters in social work required.
• Post-MSW practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Orientation for field instructors and students entering the field.
• Monitor students through their job descriptions, learning plans, and completion of the assignments.
• Foster positive relationships between UCCS and field sites.
• Participate in staffing meetings/updates about students placed in field.
• Provide support to Field Instructors.
• Coordinate with Students and Field Instructors to conduct field visits. Provide documentation of visits.
• Submit field visit summary to the appropriate Field Director, so the information can be placed in the student's file.
• If a problem arises, document the problem and work with the student and Field Instructor to resolve the problem.
• Keep appropriate Field Director apprised of progress.
• The Field Liaison will work with the appropriate Field Director to create a corrective action plan for the student.
• Evaluate student's performance at field practicum to help Field Instructor determine students' final grades.
• This evaluation should come from field visits and the evaluations.
• Ensure students are entering their time and are up to date on hours.
• If a student is behind in hours, inform the appropriate Field Director of the hour shortage.
• At the end of the semester, submit the field evaluation with signatures.

Education

Masters in social work

Post-MSW practice experience

Job description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking a Practicum Liaison in the College of Public Service to supervise social work students at their placements and ensure supervision aligns with accreditation standards.

The role involves orienting field instructors and students, coordinating field visits, maintaining records, and assisting with end-of-semester evaluations to support student learning and program compliance. This on-site position starts in Spring 2026.