What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Experience Coordinator III position at The University of Texas at Arlington?
Job Summary
The Clinical Experience Coordinator III is responsible for the identification, selection and placement of social work BSW , BSSUT and MSW students in the appropriate Practicum education settings.
Minimum Qualifications
The Clinical Experience Coordinator III is responsible for the identification, selection and placement of social work BSW , BSSUT and MSW students in the appropriate Practicum education settings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE -accredited program.
- Two (2) years of work experience as a social worker.
- Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE -accredited program.
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in social work with adolescents or adults.
- One (1) year of supervisory experience in an institution of higher education.
- Match students with appropriate Practicum placements based on availability, suitability for the student level (e.g., BSW , BSSUT and/or MSW ) and specialty (e.g., Direct Practice and CAP -Community and Administrative Practice) and student interest.
- Function as the expert resource between Agency Instructors, School of Social Work ( SSW ) Liaisons, and students for placement related issues (including, but not limited to, approval of transfers, approval of POEs, and other approvals not requiring the approval of Director).
- Advise students regarding Practicum placement requirements and agency availability. This includes advising students in the undergraduate, graduate, distance, and online education programs by navigating UTA and Office of Practicum Education databases to complete student matches and placements in approved agencies.
- Confirm with BSW , BSSUT , MSW , distance and online program Directors and academic advisors that students have the courses and GPA required to enter Practicum placement.
- Assist with training and orientation of students, SSW Liaisons, and Agency Instructors.
- Other duties as assigned.