Community Placement and Practicum Education Coordinator

Job Description:

Community Placement and Practicum Education Coordinator

Description

Community Placement and Practicum Education Coordinator

Department of Social Work
Job #541229
First Review Date: Friday, November 15, 2024

Open Until Filled

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(Job #541229) Student Services Professional IV, Community and Practicum Coordinator, Salary Range: $6,019 - $8,585. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the Department of Social Work. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits

Position Summary:

The Community Placement and Practicum Education Coordinator oversees all elements of practicum education in the Department of Social Work's BA and MSW programs, both on campus and online. The Department of Social Work maintains an emphasis on working with Indigenous and rural communities. Coursework is designed to decolonize mainstream social work practice by building reciprocal and dynamic relationships and to support people who are rooted in their communities. MSW from a CSWE Accredited program is required for this position. A minimum of 2 years post-MSW practice experience as a social worker.

Key Responsibilities:

60% Student Services

a. Maintain and improve practicum placement process for undergraduate and graduate social work students, online and on campus.

b. Mediate, and resolve practicum problems confidentially involving students, agency supervisors, and faculty.

c. Work closely to counsel, support, and advise students through individual and group meetings to enhance their professional development.

d. Recruitment and retention of student practicum placement opportunities.

e. Coordinate orientations and educational training related to practicum preparation for incoming and continuing undergraduate and graduate students.

f. Support integration of theory into practice in undergraduate and graduate Social Work education.

20 % Community/Agency Services/Tribal Programs

a. Develop and deliver orientations and ongoing training for practicum instructors (supervisors, mentors).

b. Provide ongoing monitoring and updating of practicum sites.

c. Plan and implement ongoing Practicum Instructor (supervisor) training to meet Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards and the Department of Social Work’s expectations for professional education.

d. Develop, establish, and facilitate opportunities for collaboration, engagement, and feedback from community partners regarding student practicum internships and professional development.

e. Facilitate and resolve any practicum concerns or issues to improve Social Work Department and community agencies/Tribal program relations.

f. Travel to establish and maintain relationships with community agencies/Tribal programs and social work professionals with the goal of a cohesive and comprehensive practicum education program.

15% Administrative Services

a. Plan, administer, and evaluate the practicum placement process.

b. Create, revise, and maintain evaluation forms and processes for students, agency settings, and the practicum program as a whole.

c. Coordinate practicum education processes and training with Social Work faculty.

d. Design and publish the annual Practicum Education Handbook.

e. Write practicum sections of reports needed for accreditation, program evaluation or other purposes.

f. Initiate institutional contracts with community agencies and the program.

g. Work with faculty to continually improve integration and coordination between classroom education and practicum experience.

h. Develop local, national, and international relationships to foster student practicum internships and educational growth opportunities in Social Work.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

As Listed in Classification Standards:

Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge. General knowledge of the policies, practices and activities of Student Services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned; general knowledge of the principles, problems and methods of public administration, including organizational, personnel and fiscal management; general knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods.

Ability to carry out very complex assignments without detailed instructions; advise students individually or in groups on varied and complex matters; determine the appropriate course of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals and groups in personal interactions of a sensitive nature; reason logically and analyze and solve organizational and operating problems of one or several program areas; plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement administrative or group decisions or recommendations; analyze and define complex organizational, policy or procedural problems, collect and evaluate data, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; understand the roles and responsibilities of others and to gauge relationships accordingly by taking into account the variety of the interrelationships, motivations and goals of the members of the organization served; and establish and maintain effective, cooperative and harmonious working relationships in circumstances which involve the denial of requests or the necessity to persuade others to accept a different point of view.

As Related to Major Responsibilities:

High-level interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, flexible, collaborative, and creative functioning; Knowledge of critical social theories and education from a social justice framework; Demonstrated experience working with staff and students from diverse backgrounds; Practical experience with a range of human services; Experience working with community organizations on the North Coast; Experience working with Tribal oi• organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.

Education:

In alignment with accreditation standards, the candidate must posses a master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years of post-baccalaureate social work degree or post-master’s social work degree practice experience in social work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in supervision of students and staff and administrative program implementation; Experience in program development, assessment, and evaluation.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest (specifically addressing experience/interest related to Departmental emphasis in working with rural &/indigenous populations).
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials before first review is 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu .

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 3086
Publication Date: 11/1/2024

Advertised: Nov 01 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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