Social Work Field Education and Admissions Coordinator

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Job Title: Social Work Field Education and Admissions Coordinator

Staff Bargaining Unit

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours/week),

OSSTF

Department: Social Work

Supervision Received: Faculty of Humanities, Social Science and Cross-Cultural Studies

Director, School of Social Work (functional)

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Scale: $78,609 to $98,260 annually

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

A. Field Practicum Placement Process Coordination 75%

B. Social Work Program Support Admission Process 15%

C. Other Duties 10%

TOTAL 100%

Maintaining a specialized/specific focus on anti-oppressive social work in Northern, rural, remote, Indigenous, and Franco-Ontarian communities, Algoma University’s Honours Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program offers students a unique opportunity to develop generalist social work skills within the context of structural, Indigenous, and feminist analysis and practice. In years three and four, students will engage in a deeper emphasis on critical thinking, reflexive practice and analysis. Complementing this learning, all students must complete an intensive field and intensive field learning component consisting of 700 hours of field placement.

Reporting to the Dean, Faculties of Humanities, Social Science, and Cross-Cultural Studies, the Social Work Field Education and Admissions Coordinatoris responsible for supporting the School of Social Work in maintaining accreditation standards related to admissions and field education, by managing student placements, ensuring competency assessment, training field supervisors, evaluating field agencies, documenting processes, collecting feedback, advising on accreditation requirements, staying informed about standards, and collaborating with field and accreditation committees. The role is essential in demonstrating compliance with accreditation standards and enhancing the overall quality of the social work program. The role is also responsible for coordinating program admissions and field challenge processes (prior learning assessment and recognition) and engaging with community stakeholders to promote education and awareness about the School of Social Work ().

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field Practicum Placement Process Coordination (75%)

Identify, obtain and maintain relevant and appropriate field education practicum placements.
Organize and facilitate the Field Orientation sessions for students.
Manage administration of all aspects of the field education practicum placement process (i.e. agency site selection, administrative duties associated with learning contracts, and practicum site assessment etc.).
Monitor the field education process.
Provide ongoing support and resolution to students and field practicum supervisors throughout the placement process, and document and file pertinent information as per the policies of the School of Social Work.
Identify best practices and policy issues pertaining to field education.
Work with the Director of Social Work and Social Work Faculty, in the development of policies and procedures associated with social work field education.
Liaise with the National and professional bodies (i.e. CASWE Annual Field Educators meeting, OCSWSSW, etc.).
Organize the Annual Field Supervisor Appreciation event.
Update the Field Education Manual as required, under the direction of the Director of Social Work.
Coordinate the Field Education Advisory Committee, which consists of students, community agencies, the Director, etc.
Lead Applied Suicide Intervention Skills 2-day Training Sessions for BSW students in Sault Ste. Marie (mandatory) and Timmins as well as students in other programs, staff, faculty or community partners pending time/resources.
Participate in the Ontario Association of Social Worker’s Local Network and act as a liaison for the School of Social Work (requires registration with OASW).
Participate on the Canadian Association of Social Work Education Field Education Committee (requires registration with CASWE).
Participate as a member of the Ontario Alliance for Field Education Directors/Coordinators (AOSWFED).
Organize Social Work-specific open houses or events to raise awareness about the BSW Program and the School of Social Work.
Liaise with the Director of Social Work and Social Work Faculty in the organization of Social Work specific events.
Engage in other activities to raise awareness of the School of Social Work, as well as local, provincial, national and international social work issues.
Connect the School of Social Work Department to community initiatives in Northern Ontario.
Social Work Program Support Admission Process (15%)

Respond to inquiries about the BSW program.
Liaise with student enrolment and the Registrar's Office teams, as needed.
Perform preliminary advising to all persons interested in the BSW program.
Provide academic advising pertaining to students asking questions about the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition or field education application, as needed.
Liaise with the Director of Social Work and Social Work faculty in reviewing and updating the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition application process, and update documents on the Social Work website.
Receive all Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition applications to Social Work.
Conduct follow-up on Social Work application package completion.
Organize and collate the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition applications.
Support the Director with the review and development of potential college pathways.
Support the Director with the development of pathways and fly sheets for BSW cohorts with new partners.
Perform administration duties (i.e., School of Social Work, Advisory and Field meetings, developing and circulating agendas for Field meetings).
Conduct orientation sessions for all incoming students in Fall and Winter.
Liaise with the Director of Social Work and the Social Work Faculty in developing and updating the Social Work Student Handbook.
Support self-studies for the components related to prior learning assessment and recognition, admissions, and field education (IQAP, PEQAB, CASWE accreditation).
Other Duties 10%

Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Effort: Moderate

Office work, and travel to field and community locations.
Travel for social work events and conferences.
Setting up for events on and off campus: Carrying banners, gift bags, boxes and other materials.
Physical Environment: Minimal

Primarily in office
Sensory Attention: Moderate

Frequent interruptions and competing priorities from different stakeholders.
Mental Stress: Considerable

Frequent exposure to mental pressure and stress with competing deadlines and priorities, unexpected agency or student issues in placement, and sensitivity of topics related to suicide training (e.g., upset students).
Travel to Timmins to offer Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Travel to different locations in Canada for conferences and events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Masters degree in social work, and a minimum of five (5) years of front-line experience working in a social/human service agency, NGO, or government organization, is required.
Registered member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is required.
Registration with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (Professional Association) is required.
Registration with the Canadian Association of Social Work Education is required.
Livingworks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and current ASIST trainer status are considered assets (T4T completed).
Commitment to the social work profession and social work ethical standards of practice and a strong commitment to social justice and collaborative, team-oriented social work practice.
Strong knowledge of structural feminist anti-oppressive social work, Indigenous, Franco-Ontarian and Northern Ontario issues, as well as a sound knowledge of how racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, classism and other forms of oppression are socially organized.
Ability to collaborate well with various populations (e.g. administrators, managers, faculty, staff, students, different cultural, ethnic, racial and marginalized groups) and to promote and articulate the mission of the university, the social work program, and professional ethics and values.
Self-motivated and exercises initiative, diplomacy, respect and collaboration in working style.
Innovative problem-solver with strong organizational skills.
Experience delivering training and strong oral and written communication skills.
Works well under pressure, responds positively to change and can manage and prioritize multiple tasks under tight time constraints.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, and work well both independently, and as part of a team.
Good proficiency using Google applications and preferably database applications.
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter at:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=325cbdb8-d490-4480-ae8d-d332911ec006&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=543127&lang=en_CA&source=CC2

no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 13, 2025.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.