"Clinical Instructor, Social Work & Youth Services"

Clinical Instructor, Social Work & Youth Services

Company: Saginaw Valley State University

Job Location: University Center, 48710

Category: Social Work

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Full or Part Time: Part time

Hours: 20

Exempt: No

Supervisory Org: Social Work (JM-AJ)

Job Description:

The Clinical Instructor supports social work students during their field/practicum by providing supervision, professional guidance, and reinforcement of the social work perspective. This role is essential when practicum sites do not have an on-site field/practicum instructor who meets the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requirements, or when placements require supplemental supervision due to staffing or other circumstances.

The Clinical Instructor must meet CSWE field/practicum instructor qualifications. This position requires collaboration with field/practicum sites, task supervisors, and faculty liaisons to ensure a successful learning environment for BSW and MSW students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide weekly supervision (minimum of one hour) to assigned for each assigned student, ideally in person at the practicum site. Virtual meetings may substitute when necessary and with prior approval from the Department.
• Collaborate with placement task supervisors to understand agency operations and student performance.
• Assist students in developing and monitoring their learning agreements and field/practicum assignments.
• Offer regular performance feedback and help students process ethical dilemmas or placement challenges.
• Communicate ongoing concerns regarding student performance or placement issues to the Department or faculty liaison.
• Participate in at least once per semester evaluation meetings with the task supervisor, student, and faculty liaison.
• Document weekly meetings and supervision time in compliance with Department guidelines.
• Coordinate with task supervisors on student evaluations and provide input on field/practicum grades.
• Serve as a professional role model, reinforcing ethical practice and the values of the profession.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• At least two years post-degree social work practice experience.
• Clinical instructors for:
  • BSW students: BSW or MSW degree required.
  • MSW students: MSW degree required.
• Commitment to and adherence with the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Clinical Instructor assignments are made by the Social Work & Youth Services Department each semester on an as-needed basis.
• Assignments may be declined, but repeated declines may affect future opportunities.
• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

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