• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
  • State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

• Provide leadership in the on-going development and implementation of the MSW field education program
• Ensure compliance with CSWE Educational Standards in relation to field education in order to support quality field education experiences.
• Provide leadership regarding field education as it pertains to initial accreditation and ongoing review process as required by CSWE.
• Develop, implement, and manage data collection related to field education outcomes. Process data and report field education outcomes as required by CSWE including student assessments to meet benchmarks, student evaluation of field placements and field agencies, and agency supervisor evaluations of MSW Field Education
• Collaborate with and maintain relationships with the University Office of Assessment and Planning, the Center for Professional Development, and Registrar.
• Work with Professional to monitor, obtain, and maintain affiliation agreement with qualified field agencies.
• Participate in and collaborate with professional organizations such as North American Network of Field Educators and Directors, the Tri-State Field Consortium, CSWE, NASW to maintain best practices and develop innovative field opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation for MSW Field Education per CSWE, including but not limited to: MSW Field Manual, field policies and procedures, Safety guidance, field assignments, field evaluations process for vetting qualified field agencies, process for vetting and approving field supervisors, process for addressing concerns in the field.
• Collaborate with the University of Pittsburgh Child Welfare Education Leadership Program (CWEL), to initiate acceptance as a Title IV-E CWEL approved school and serve as a liaison between CWEL and students to recruit participants into the stipend providing field opportunity.
• Maintain student, agency, and field supervisor records on database and/or Field software
• Work with MSW Program Director to develop and oversee MSW Advisory Board

• Develop and support community partnerships with local and regional organizations to provide impactful student learning experiences that also benefit organization and community.
• Develop and support partnerships with other Campus programs and organizations to provide impactful student learning experiences that also benefit the university and other students.
• Recruit and vet appropriate field supervisors who are on-site supervising students completing field education
• Coordinating and conducting introductory practicum site visits.
• Develop and provide field instructor training to educate agency field supervisors to the MSW curriculum, supervision, evaluation and practice needs. Develop and provide Field Orientation and Information sessions to Field Agency Supervisors
• Develop and implement FTF and virtual field training workshops for internship agencies, students and MSW field liaisons, including opportunities for continuing education unit (CEU) training, and maintain appropriate paperwork to ensure compliance with the PA Social Work Licensure Board
• Manage the field placement application and agency matching process for students
• Utilize technology, including Zoom, to facilitate efficient communication with students, field staff, and agencies

• Meet with students individually and as needed
• Provide trainings to students on such topics as: securing field placement; developing Learning Plan; Safety in Field, Field Supervision, and others as needed
• Provide support to and problem-solve with field consultants and intervene promptly in resolution of problems experienced by students or agencies;
• Authorize any changes of placement necessary for students in collaboration with the student, Field Liaison, current Field Instructor,
• Support Faculty/Community Field Liaisons with linkages between the agencies and the School during the problem mediation process and referrals to the Committee on Academic and Professional Standards for students.
• Work with Social Work Program administrative assistant to oversee the maintenance of field documents, databases, and liaison travel
• Mediate placement conflicts, conduct plan of action meetings for students of concern, and reassign students at field sites as needed;
• Monitor assigned field placements and communicate with the MSW Program Director regarding any disruptions or issues.
• Collaborate with academic advisors and instructors to address academic issues as they relate to field placement.
• Coordinate the provision of supplemental MSW supervision to students in Field Placements with an MSW present. Provide MSW supervision as needed
• Oversee MSW graduate assistants who are completing campus-based Field Placements
• Work collaboratively with the BSW and MSW Program Directors, BSW Field Director and field liaisons to identify gaps in training and outreach
• Provide guidance/oversite to MSW field liaisons.

• Serve as Field liaison for no more than one section of students per semester and conduct the associated Field Seminar (SOCW 595, 596, 597, or 598)
• Maintain associated BOLT/D2L page for this section of Field, grading field assignments, monitoring field hours
• Conduct agency site visits with field instructor and student at least once per semester to maintain ongoing communication between student, agency, and university
• Distribute and collect end of semester field evaluation of students via Qualtrics
• Address problems in field as they arise; consult with MSW Director and Social Work Program Chair if needed
• Maintain open lines of communication between MSW Program Director, students, and field instructors related to any potential conflict of interest as MSW Field Director would usually provide supervision/oversight to liaison.

• MSW from a CSWE accredited program
• 3 years of experience as a Field Liaison
• At least 3 years of significant leadership in Social Work Field Education (Director, Coordinator or Assistant Director of Social Work Field Education) at both the BSW and MSW level.
• 3 years of experience teaching in Social Work Education, inclusive of Field Instruction
• Experience writing CSWE MSW Field Program accreditation documents.
• 3 years of practice experience
• Experience supervising staff

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Academic transcripts
• Diversity Statement
• Field Education Philosophy
• At least 3 professional references

In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 (HB 435), appointment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, Act 34, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance; Act 151, Child Abuse Clearance; and Act 114, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Checks.

Appointment is provisional provided the “Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form” and verification of your three background checks are returned to the Human Resource office prior to your hire date.

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.