College of Human Sciences & Education
School of Social Work
Field Education Coordinator 4
This position coordinates all aspects of field education placements for students with special focus to the online program. The field placement process is complex due to the assessment of the student, agency, supervisor credentials, compliance with CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) requirements and risk management issues to ensure safety and compliance to ensure the integrity of the educational requirements are met in an external environment
Job Responsibilities
45%- Manages complex field placements of MSW and/or BSW students in the Social Works program to ensure CSWE compliance while maintaining a high volume student load; independently process all MOU and contracts with online students; monitor and maintain all required field trainings for online field students; meet online with field students to answer questions about program
45%- Autonomously approve online field placement sites; provide independent judgement in assessing risk and interpreting social work regulation for supervisors; interpret state social work regulatory laws in placements out of LA to ensure ethical standards and risk management policies; ensure compliance of all CSWE standards for Generalist and Specialized course content for field education; Independently assess state licensure rules
10%- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in social work.
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of post-MSW experience.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
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