Integrative Behavioral Health Equity Practicum Education Placement Coord.Campus Title: Integrative Behavioral Health Equity (IBHE) Practicum Education Placement Coordinator
State Job Title: Staff Assistant
Department: Social Work
Job Code: HA5600
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Funding: [contact details available in the full listing]
Bargaining Unit: APA
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary, Benefited (20 hours/week) until 6/30/29 with the possibility of extension.*
Timeframe: 52 Weeks
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am to 12pm
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Practicum Education Director
Salary: $26,000 to $30,000 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)
*This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment beyond the grant period is contingent upon the availability of funding and institutional need. Upon the grant's conclusion, the position will be evaluated for potential adoption and funding by Westfield State University.
This is a fully in-person position at Westfield State University, with all duties performed on campus during the employee's regularly scheduled work hours to support direct engagement with students, colleagues, and the campus community, unless your position requires travel to perform said duties.
General Statement of Duties: The IBHE Practicum Coordinator will be responsible for participating in the application process and placement of students at practicum sites. Their focus will be in developing new practicum sites and maintaining existing community partner sites in Massachusetts within integrated behavioral health/primary care/school-based health clinic settings focusing on children, youth, and family. This role will be responsible to provide IBH consultations to practicum supervisors. This is a half-time (20 hours/week) twelve-month position with benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities:Duties include but not limited to:Essential:- Work with the Practicum Education Director in developing and maintaining practicum sites, including IBHE sites.
Assist in the practicum placement application process for BSW & MSW students as assigned.Place assigned BSW/MSW students in appropriate practicum sites.Participate in planning of BSW/MSW orientations.Maintain the information contained in the department's web-based practicum documentation system and provide assistance to students, practicum instructors, and faculty as needed, including IBHE data.Monitor assigned practicum placements and communicate with the Practicum Education Director regarding any potential disruptions.Work with Practicum Director to collect and report annual outcome data, including IBHC data.Participate and assist in all Practicum and HRSA Project related events as requested, including Practicum Instructor Orientation, annual conference, and grand rounds events.Job Requirements:Required Qualifications- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Minimum of 2 years post bachelors' experience
- Strong interpersonal, writing, organizational, and computer skills
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Knowledge of area social services organizations is preferred
Additional Information:Salary:Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the
Department of Higher Education's webpage.
Employee Benefits:Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.
- Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
- Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
- Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
- Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
- Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.
Disability AccommodationsWestfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.
Background CheckEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.
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