Director Of Practicum Education

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number NC00637 Benefits Eligible? Yes Section Academic Affairs Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Posting Date 06/21/2024 Position Status Continuing Position Union Status PSA End of Temporary or Limited Position Priority given to applicants who apply by Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

Posting Details

Classification Information

Salary Grade / Rank 14NC Proposed Starting Salary Range 84,000 Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Family/Parental Leave

• Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI

• Retirement Plan

• Long-term Disability Coverage

• Variety of voluntary add-on's For a complete listing, visit:

http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/benefits/new/index.php

FLSA Exempt Branch of Service Non Classified AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title Director of Practicum Education Career Ladder Eligible? No Career Ladder Path

N/A

Department Name School of Social Work Full Time / Part Time Full Time Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

35 hours/week

Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Number of Employees Supervised 1-4 Position Overview

The School of Social Work is proud of its 42 year history educating MSW and BSW social workers throughout Southeastern New England. The MSW and BSW programs currently serve 350 students. The school and its faculty are committed to a teaching and learning process which

centers social justice and anti-racist education. Founded in 1854, Rhode Island College is the comprehensive public institution of higher education in the State of Rhode Island. The college is

located on a beautiful 180-acre suburban campus in the vibrant city of Providence, and has satellite locations at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence's Innovation District and the Rhode Island College Workforce Development Hub in Central Falls, RI. We are known throughout the Northeast for high-quality academic programs, small class sizes, personalized, hands-on learning experiences, world-class faculty, and high value compared to other four-year institutions.

The Director of Practicum Education will provide leadership and oversight with all practicum experiences, practicum policies and practicum education accreditation standards associated with programs in the School of Social Work. The individual will direct and coordinate practicum placement activities related to the educational objectives of both the BSW and MSW programs. The Director of Practicum Education must be committed to and understand the generalist perspective.

Primary Purpose

Provide leadership and oversight with all practicum experiences, practicum policies and practicum education accreditation standards associated with programs in the School of Social Work. Direct and coordinate practicum placement activities related to the educational objectives of both the BSW and MSW programs. The Director of Practicum Education must be committed to and understand the generalist perspective.

Essential Duties

• Provide leadership in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of practicum experiences and policies in Social Work.

• Develop practicum experiences that are consistent with generalist practices at the BSW level. The director of practicum education will spend 50% of his/her hours administering the BSW program activities.

• Develop practicum experiences that reflect the generalist level in the first year of the MSW.

• Develop practicum experiences that are consistent with the advanced curriculum of the MSW program which reflect the generalist perspective in the advanced curriculum including the clinical track, and macro practice track. The director of practicum education will spend 50% of his/her hours administering the MSW program activities.

• Supervise one full or part -time practicum coordinator and one full-time administrative assistant.

• Participate in SSW leadership, SSW, MSW and BSW meetings.

• Coordinate and administer all Social Work practicum experiences including:

• Selection of practicum supervisors

• Assessment of students for practicum readiness

• Assignment of students to practicum placements

• Supervision of students when needed

• Development and implementation of orientation and professional development programs for agency supervisors each year

• Create and maintain school-agency affiliations agreements

• Develop and oversee policies that are consistent with CSWE requirements for student internships where employment is used as an internship

• Establish a practicum calendar for faculty, students and practicum instructors.

• Educate and work with practicum placements to act in accordance with the School's anti-racist policies.

• Review, update and disseminate all practicum related policies and manuals annually.

• Develop and maintain the practicum education portion of the School's website.

• Manage the placement tracking software & be a liaison with the third-party vendor.

• Develop innovative experimental agency-based practicum units.

• Engage with the regional New England Field Education Directors consortium and the North American Network of Field Education Directors.

• Participate in self-study and reaccreditation activities for CSWE.

• Provide information regarding the programs of the School to students and community agencies.

The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Interim Dean, School of Social Work.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good understanding of both generalist and advanced practice.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Good computer skills.

Required Qualifications

Education: MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.

Experience: A minimum of five years post-MSW practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and administrative experience.

• Bilingual

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.