Assistant Practicum Education DirectorCampus Title: Assistant Practicum Education DirectorState Job Title: Staff AssociateDepartment: Social WorkJob Code: HA5300FLSA Status: ExemptFunding: 7115-0100Bargaining Unit: APAJob Type: Full-time, PermanentTimeframe: 52 WeeksShift: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pmRegular Days Off: Saturday and SundaySupervision Received: The Assistant Practicum Education Director receives supervision from the Practicum Education Director.Supervision Exercised: NoneSalary: $66,000.00-$71,000.00 (salary to commensurate with education and experience)General Statement of Duties:General Statement of Duties: As a member of the practicum education team, the Assistant Practicum Education Director will develop and maintain practicum sites, and support the practicum placement work and related activities. The Assistant Practicum Education Director will report to the Practicum Education Director.Duties and Responsibilities:Duties include but not limited to:Essential:• Work with the Practicum Education Director in developing and maintaining practicum sites.• Work with the Practicum Education Director in all practicum related responsibilities connected to departmental grants.• 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 and implementation of BSW and MSW orientations.• Participate in planning and implementation of the annual practicum instructor orientation training.• Participate in the planning and implementation of the Seminar in Practicum Instruction (SIPI) for supervisors.• Participate in the planning an implementation of departmental trainings, conferences, or special events as assigned.• Maintain the information contained in the department's web-based field 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 Practicum Advisory Committee, the Department Committee, BSW/MSW Committees as assigned.• Serve as a practicum supervisor for students placed in agency's that are unable to provide supervision as assigned.• Work with Practicum Director to collect and report annual outcome data.Job Requirements:Required Qualifications• Master's in Social Work degree and possess a MA license to practice social work (or be license eligible in MA), and have minimum of 2 years post master's experience.• Strong interpersonal, writing, organizational, computer skills, and a valid driver's license.• Previous experience with coordination of field placements and 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 https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp.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 https://westfield.ma.edu/offices/hr-titleix-eo/benefits-wellness.Disabi… 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.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6590697jeid-147675061c986f4f80da244f1d9d3c6c