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Director - BSW Field Education
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Position Number: 5134895
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Social Work

Director - BSW Field Education

Salary: $55,778.00 - $74,464.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2402485
Closing: 4/26/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: College of Humanities/Social Science

Position Announcement

This professionally qualified position provides leadership to the clinical Field Education component of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. This experienced social worker will give overall direction and management of clinical field education, which encompasses securing, approving, and maintaining relationships with agency field sites. Mentors students in the fundamental dimensions of professional social work at a baccalaureate level, including thinking, performing, and practicing social work intentionally, ethically, and with integrity. Responsible for ensuring the Field Practicum and Seminar courses meet the educational standards for CSWE and the changing needs of the students and BSW program. The Director will be assigned to teach Field Practicum and seminar courses as part of their roles and responsibilities. As the UVU BSW program continues to grow, the Director of BSW Field Education will be expected to manage field education each semester (Fall, Spring, & Summer).

Summary of Responsibilities

Provides oversight and direction to the Bachelor of Social Work field education program. Consults on field placement and student related problems, concerns, and grievances and ensures appropriate resolution. Monitors the implementation of field education policies and procedures in the BSW Program in accordance with the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) related to field education. Ensures that field education in the BSW Program adheres to certification and licensure requirements for Social Services Workers (SSWs) who will be practicing in Utah. Promotes, strengthens, and maintains strong working relationships with the professional community at practicum sites as well as the larger community.
Evaluate, regulate, and supervise field setting and field instructor effectiveness through field site visits to ensure compliance with CSWE accreditation requirements. Acts as a liaison between social work practitioners in the community and the BSW program director including assessing trends in social work practice within the community to recommend curriculum changes. Teaches Field and Seminar courses.
Assess and ensure students attain proficiency in CSWE prescribed competencies across all systems levels (individual, family groups, organizations, and communities) through observation, student reflections and assignments, interviews, and surveys of students and field instructors.
Manage documentation of compliance with all UVU and BSW program policies including internship agreement (in coordination with UVU Contracts officer), Agency Accreditation Compliance Agreement, Student Practicum Application, Field Placement Agreement, Timesheets, and Supervision documentation.
Plans, coordinates, and executes BSW field education trainings for students and field instructors, as well as BSW field placement events and Field Instructor trainings and conferences.
Department meetings, working with BSW program director and overall BSW program faculty & staff, serving as part of the BSW admissions review committee, working with BSW director to update and maintain necessary documentation, assessment for CSWE accreditation and other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Social Work from CSWE accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising students in an agency setting.

Licenses or Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Knowledge:

Social work models and theories of client engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of practice.
Social work practice settings in the Utah County region
NASW Code of Ethics
Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards relevant for field education
BSW curriculum

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Data Management
Professional social work practice
Conflict resolution

Abilities:

Ability to develop and maintain excellent professional relationships.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work proactively and cooperatively with the BSW program director.
Ability to interpret the university's core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results) as they apply to student internships.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4445599/director-bsw-field-education

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