Field Support For Social Work

Liberty University

Onsite
Student needs assessment and placement matching
Departmental policy and practice implementation
Community agency recruitment and onboarding
Field Support personnel are critical members of the Social Work Field Team which facilitate and administer the field education (internship) enrollment experience for Social Work students and contribute to the success of the department in equipping students for the profession

Job Summary

  • Field Support personnel are critical members of the Social Work Field Team which facilitate and administer the field education (internship) enrollment experience for Social Work students and contribute to the success of the department in equipping students for the profession.
  • Field Support personnel conduct student interviews to assess student needs and interests, and exercise discretion in matching students with quality field placements.
  • Field Support personnel administer the process for submission of proposals, utilizing CORE field placement software and the Canvas Learning Management System to review and approve such proposals and track essential data.

Matching Summary

Field Support personnel are critical members of the Social Work Field Team which facilitate and administer the field education (internship) enrollment experience for Social Work students and contribute to the success of the department in equipping students for the profession.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Student needs assessment and placement matching
  • Departmental policy and practice implementation
  • Community agency recruitment and onboarding
  • Contract negotiation with placement agencies
  • Public relations and relationship management
  • Utilizing CORE field placement software
  • Communication with internal LU departments

Nice-to-have

  • Professional demeanor and interaction
  • Graceful handling of multiple projects
  • Calm and positive in difficult situations
  • Working well independently and in a team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of administrative experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, etc.
  • Familiarity with the Social Work profession
  • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (i.e., Canvas)
  • Customer service experience
  • Strong technical competency
  • Superior ability to prioritize tasks
  • Experience in event planning

Work Rights

Not specified

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