Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Practicum Director

Details:

Posted: September 6, 2024
Level: Assistant Director
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Location:

Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051
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Telecommuting work arrangements are available at Charter Oak State College and are handled on a situational basis with the candidate.

Charter Oak 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.

Charter Oak State College 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: 

December 2024

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director, the BSW Practicum Director is responsible for practicum site follow up by orienting, contracting, and checking in with BSW Program Site Supervisor. The BSW Practicum Director advises students on the types of practicum placements available. The Practicum Director engages with community organizations in securing future practicum sites. The Practicum Director creates and edits the comprehensive practicum manual in accordance with Council on Social Work (CSWE) standards. The Director also teaches one course per semester which can include the practicum placement course/s.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Bachelor of Social Work Program Director, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Practicum Director is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

• Provides support in positioning the program for CSWE accreditation in collaboration with the Program Director, faculty, and college staff to include developing the documents required to gain and maintain accreditation; and assist with the accreditation site visits.
• Collaborates with the Program Director and practicum agencies.
• Trains and orients students and agencies on practicum requirements.
• Manages data related to practicum evaluation, hours, program assessment.
• Develops and enhances the practicum manual as needed.
• Teaches one practicum course each term including summers.
• 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 attaining and maintaining CSWE accreditation at state and professional association levels, as applicable.
• Assesses student learning outcomes with practicum placement courses.
• Works with appropriate personnel to mediate student and faculty concerns and resolve conflicts with practicum 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.
• Participates in at least one professional development activity each year.
• Stays current on changes in the social work practicum that impact the program.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution is required, with one (1) to three (3) years’ practicum placement teaching experience and one to three years higher education program experience at a CSWE accredited institution. 

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• Experience with CSWE accreditation.
• Experience developing practicum placement standards.
• Ability to motivate and manage practicum sites at a distance.
• Excellent organizational and analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines and manage high volumes of work.
• Ability to multi-task and manage fast-paced workflows and team collaboration in virtual online environments.
• Experience developing field placement standards for online programs.
• Experience maintaining accurate electronic records using electronic Field Management Systems.
• Statistical knowledge to analyze data for outcomes assessment and program review; experience with data management systems.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. 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.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administrating a BSW or MSW practicum 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

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $74,546 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

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. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the 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.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

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, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. 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

COSC 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: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

COSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F