The Social Work Field Education Coordinator works closely with on-campus and distance/online students across Canada. In addition, the Coordinator may work with international field placements. The primary responsibility of the Coordinator is to work closely with students and agencies to identify, strategize and secure field placements that match student career aspirations.
The Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining and building relationships with community organizations, agencies, schools and government ministries to provide learning environments and opportunities for practicum students to grow professionally.
This position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work plus 5 years social work experience.
Knowledge Requirements Include
- Knowledge of School’s Mission Statement learning outcomes that emphasize decolonial equity, social justice and anti-oppressive social work approaches to working with communities, families and individuals;
- Managing field education requests for different program options in the BSW and MSW programs;
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard office technology and their application including diverse data base systems, MS Office and calendar application;
- Knowledge and awareness of trends in social work education and practice environments;
- Personal skills in counselling, mentoring and advising at an advanced practice level;
- Policy analysis and procedure development;
- Community development knowledge and expertise;
- Public relations expertise.
Preferred Skills And Experience For This Position Include
- Understanding of the experiences and barriers faced by Black, Indigenous, and students of colour (BIPOC) within the academy and field education
- Ability to work effectively with people with diverse needs and a diverse population of students and practice supervisors;
- Proven track record of communication and conflict resolution skills, both written and verbal;
- Strong ability to develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment;
- Excellent and demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within a fast paced, high pressure environment;
- Ability to work across organizations to address competing priorities and adapt workflow fluctuations;
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills;
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and use new technology and software programs, including experience and knowledge of various database platforms.
Assets
- Experience with University Systems: FAST (student reporting); Banner (or equivalent), AIRS;
- Experience or a commitment to learning and working with diverse information systems;
- Experience working professionally within a post-secondary environment.
