Bachelor of Social Work Field Director
- Employer
- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 21, 2022
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Details:
Posted: November 18, 2022
Level: Assistant Director
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022, receiving priority consideration.
Location:
Remote
State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.
Charter Oak State College Vision:
Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.
Equity Statement:
Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date:
February 2023
Position Summary:
The BSW Field Director is responsible for follow up with the site by orienting, contracting, and checking in with site supervisor throughout the year for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. During the advising process, students can communicate with the Field Director/Field Office on the types of field placements they would like to be directed to. A key role of the Field Director is to engage with community organizations to secure future field sites. The Field Director also creates and edits the comprehensive field manual in accordance with Council on Social Work (CSWE) standards. The Director also teaches one course per semester which can include the field placement course/s.
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Successful Candidate must have or must possess:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
Reporting to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director, the BSW Field Director provides support in positioning the program for CSWE accreditation in collaboration with the Program Director, faculty, and college staff to include but not be limited to developing the documents required to gain and maintain accreditation; assist in obtaining the required documentation; and assist with the accreditation site visits.
The BSW Field Director is accountable for providing services that facilitates student progress in a distance learning environment by effective performance in these essential areas:
This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Starting Salary:
Anticipated salary; $70,954 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Ndagostino@commnet.edu
CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
Posted: November 18, 2022
Level: Assistant Director
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022, receiving priority consideration.
Location:
Remote
State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.
Charter Oak State College Vision:
Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.
Equity Statement:
Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date:
February 2023
Position Summary:
The BSW Field Director is responsible for follow up with the site by orienting, contracting, and checking in with site supervisor throughout the year for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. During the advising process, students can communicate with the Field Director/Field Office on the types of field placements they would like to be directed to. A key role of the Field Director is to engage with community organizations to secure future field sites. The Field Director also creates and edits the comprehensive field manual in accordance with Council on Social Work (CSWE) standards. The Director also teaches one course per semester which can include the field placement course/s.
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Successful Candidate must have or must possess:
- Experience with CSWE accreditation
- One (1) or more years’ field placement teaching experience
- One (1) or more years' higher education program experience at a CSWE accredited institution
- Experience developing field placement standards
- Ability to motivate and manage practicum sites at a distance
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience administrating a BSW or MSW field placement program in an online format
- Experience building curriculum with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and/or inclusive design principles
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree
Reporting to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director, the BSW Field Director provides support in positioning the program for CSWE accreditation in collaboration with the Program Director, faculty, and college staff to include but not be limited to developing the documents required to gain and maintain accreditation; assist in obtaining the required documentation; and assist with the accreditation site visits.
The BSW Field Director is accountable for providing services that facilitates student progress in a distance learning environment by effective performance in these essential areas:
- Trains and orients students and agencies on field requirements
- Manages data related to field evaluation, hours, program assessment
- Develops and enhances the field manual as needed
- Teaches courses including field seminar
- Advises students
- Provides outreach to the social work community, including establishing practicum sites for the students in collaboration of the BSW Program Director
- Assists in the development of program expansion opportunities
- Assists in the process to attain and maintain CSWE accreditation at state and professional association levels, as applicable
- Assesses student learning outcomes with field placement courses
- Works with appropriate personnel to mediate student and faculty concerns and resolve conflicts with field placements
- Assists the Program Director with recommending annual budgets by researching, reviewing, and analyzing historic information and projecting future needs; controls and authorizes expenditures within the limitations of approved budgets
This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Starting Salary:
Anticipated salary; $70,954 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Ndagostino@commnet.edu
CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
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