MSW Internship Program Manager

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills seeks an MSW Internship Program Manager for the Health & Well-Being division. This exempt, temporary full-time role leads the internship program, supervises interns, and coordinates site hosts under CSWE requirements.

You will develop operational procedures, recruit and place interns, provide supervision, assess outcomes, and collaborate with campus partners to ensure program quality and continued improvements.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and two years of experience.
• Experience supervising graduate students or comparable professional supervision.
• Experience in program coordination, field education, or student affairs.
• Ability to manage program operations and lead projects to completion.
• Strong written and oral communication and collaboration with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the MSW internship program administration and daily operations.
• Provide weekly individual supervision and coordinated group supervision for interns.
• Recruit, select, and place MSW interns and manage site hosts.
• Evaluate intern performance at checkpoints and finalize MSW hour reviews.
• Serve as liaison with campus partners and coordinate resources for operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Diversity & inclusion

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

MSW Internship Program Manager (SSP/AR 1)

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms, including every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values

For more information about the University, visit: https://www.csudh.edu/

Division of Student Affairs

About the Division of Student Affairs, visit our website at: https://www.csudh.edu/student-affairs/

Health & Well-Being

For information about Health & Well-Being, visit the Division of Student Affairs website at: https://www.csudh.edu/student-affairs/

Position Description

The Division of Student Affairs, Health & Well-Being, is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized professional to serve as the MSW Internship Program Manager in the SSP/AR 1 classification. This is a temporary full-time (1.0), exempt position reporting to the Direct Practice Supervisors.

Under the general direction of the Direct Practice Supervisors, the MSW Internship Program Manager is responsible for the overall administration and day-to-day management of the Health & Well-Being Division's MSW internship program. The position provides leadership and supervision to the MSW intern cohort and exercises independent judgment in managing program operations, addressing programmatic and performance-related matters, and ensuring the program operates effectively and in alignment with Division, university, and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requirements. The Manager serves as the primary point of leadership for the internship program and consults with the Direct Practice Supervisors on matters requiring specialized professional guidance or authority outside the scope of the program.

The Manager establishes operational priorities, procedures, and processes; manages the recruitment, selection, and placement of MSW interns; manages relationships with Site Hosts, including site matching, confirming capacity, and determining the continuation or discontinuation of placement sites; and oversees program quality assurance and the assessment of program outcomes, effectiveness, and needs. The Manager provides a minimum of one hour of scheduled individual supervision to each intern each week and facilitates weekly group supervision for the cohort, establishes expectations for performance and professional development, evaluates intern performance at established checkpoints, and holds responsibility for the final review and sign-off of intern evaluations and required MSW hours.

The Manager serves as the primary point of contact for concerns involving interns or Site Hosts; facilitates track determination (micro or macro) with each student; serves as the primary representative and liaison for the program with campus partners and stakeholders; manages professional development programming and coordinates the technology, space, and resources needed for program operations; and plans and hosts the end-of-year Division showcase highlighting program outcomes, student experience, program impact, employment outcomes, and ongoing program needs. The Manager performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and two years of experience.

Experience providing individual and group supervision to graduate-level students, or comparable professional supervisory experience.

Experience in program coordination, field education, or student affairs.

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, manage program operations, and lead projects to completion.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent placements and competing priorities.

Knowledge of CSWE competencies and field-education requirements.

Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure, or license eligibility, in the State of California.

Experience managing a social work field-education or internship program in a higher-education or community-based setting.

Familiarity with the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards and the NASW Code of Ethics.

Experience with program assessment, outcomes tracking, and continuous improvement.

Experience partnering with campus and community stakeholders to develop and sustain placement sites.

Employment Requirement: Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

Additional Information

Salary

CSU Classification Range 3070-SSP/AR1 12-Grade-0:$7,127-$12,771

Anticipated hiring range will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at [phone].

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct

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