Practicum Placement Coordinator

Campus Title: Practicum Placement Coordinator

State Job Title: Staff Assistant

Department: Social Work

Job Code: HA5600

FLSA Status: Exempt

Funding: 7107-0029

Bargaining Unit: APA

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Timeframe: 52 Weeks

Shift: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received: Practicum Placement Coordinator receives general supervision from the Field Education Director.

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $59,000.00-$64,000.00

General Statement of Duties:

As a member of the practicum education team, the Practicum Placement Coordinator will develop and maintain practicum sites and support the practicum placement work and related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to:

Essential:

• Work with the Practicum Education Director in developing and maintaining practicum 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.
• Participate in planning of the annual practicum instructor orientation training.
• Participate in the planning of departmental trainings, conferences, or special events as assigned.
• Maintain the information contained in the department's web-based practicum documentation system and provide assistance to students, practicum instructors, and faculty as needed.
• Monitor assigned practicum placements and communicate with the Practicum Education Director regarding any potential disruptions.
• Provide assistance to the Practicum Education Director in the review and development of practicum-related policies and procedures.
• Serve as a member of the BSW/MSW Committees as assigned.
• Work with Practicum Director to collect and report annual outcome data.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and have minimum of 2 years post bachelors' experience.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, organizational, computer skills, and 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:

• 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 Accommodations

Westfield 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 Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.