Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage quality field placement processes for masters-level social work students.
Over-site and consultation with field liaisons and instructors.
Professional development and training.
Collaboration to set procedures and develop departmental documentation.
Attend administrative committee meetings, field events, and staff meetings.
Designs and implements education outreach programs and community relations strategies.
Coordinates with national, state, and local organizations. May represent Field Director when designated.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external University issues to improve products or services.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Demonstrates teaching skills and an understanding of the role of fieldwork in social work education.
Engage diverse populations of students, field instructors, and faculty, communicating an understanding of the range of micro, meso, and macro-level social work practice.
Evaluate and document the performance of programs, making or recommending improvements when appropriate.
Prepares program communications, including creating and coordinating dissemination of program materials.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
---
Certifications:
---
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in social work, A.M. or MSW. Licensed social worker.
Experience:Minimum five years of relevant experience. Experience with Microsoft Access, Outlook, and Excel programs.
Background in clinical social work practice, field instruction, and management.
Prior supervisory experience.
Preferred Competencies
Desire to participate in ongoing professional learning and team and self-evaluation.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to respond with flexibility to demands and requirements of the project; ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Capable of exercising sound judgment, tact, courteousness, reliability, and good decision-making skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to integrate technology and effectively utilize technology for professional productivity.
Works independently and receives minimal guidance.
Work ConditionsAttendance to field sites around the city requires the ability to ambulate to various sites in and around the city.
Application DocumentsResume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.