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

Practicum Liaison

Social Work, College of Public Service

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Practicum Liaison to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery-a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range

Ranges may vary. Starting the Spring 2026 semester, the starting salary will be $800 for every 3 students assigned for the semester. Typically liaisons will take 3-9 students.

Work Location

On-Site

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Because this appointment is temporary, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to members of the university staff under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave and you will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.

Summary

The Practicum Liaisons supervise students who do not have a social worker at their placement. This is part of the accreditation standards for all social work programs. Each student must have some social work supervision related to their placement. The practicum liaisons help orient students to the social work profession as well as answer social work-related questions. The liaisons also focus on social work ethics during their meetings with their students. The liaisons do not help with specific client issues as that is provided by the task supervisor at the placement.

Since we have several agencies in the area that do not have social workers on staff this role is important to support students in their placement. This role is also essential to the maintaining of accreditation standards.

The liaison contacts the Practicum Education Director with any issues related to student performance in their placement. They also help do end of the semester site visits with students and their task supervisors. The liaison is trained and supported by the practicum education director.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Tentative Search Timeline

• This posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is January 20, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check programwith respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

• Masters in social work
• Post-MSW practice experience

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 35513). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Please provide a list of three professional references with the application. If selected as a finalist, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.