NLC-2145: Practicum Coordinator, Social Work

1 month ago


Slave Lake, Canada Northern Lakes College Full time

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy

Northern Lakes College has the following part time .5 FTE position available:

Practicum Coordinator, Social Work & Addictions Counselling Programs

Reference #NLC-2145

$33,198 to $51,228 per year

August 19, 2024 to ongoing

Location: To be determined

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Social Work is the minimum requirements;Minimum of two years working in post-secondary in a related program;Licenses/Certificates: Registered Social Worker - R.S.W;Class 5 driver’s license;Criminal record check prior to commencement.

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts, proof of valid driver’s license and criminal record check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Position Description

Practicum Coordinator Social Work & Addictions Counselling Programs

Department

Learner Services

Community Studies

Major Job Function:

This position primarily involves administrative and coordination duties, with instructional duties assigned as necessary. This front-line position is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all components of practicum placement for the Social Work and Addictions Counselling programs which includes the following:

Recruit, manage, and support all practicum placements, field supervisors, and field liaisons.Design and deliver orientation and training to students, field supervisors, and field liaisons.Maintain partnership agreements with practicum agencies and associated documentation.Manage files for students and practicum sites using college shared drive.Facilitate integration of practicum education with other components of the diploma curricula.Collaborate with faculty on selection and assessment of field agency selection and placements.Work with the Program Chair and to initiate, plan, and execute student orientation and faculty support.Work with Program Coordinator to maintain accreditation standards and assessment.Work closely with others in department to ensure there are smooth practicum processes in place.Make practicum placement policies available to diploma students through a Practicum Student Handbook.Maintain curricular documents related to the practicum (catalog, manual, handbook, website, brochures).Understand, interpret, and implement Northern Lakes College policies and procedures.Initiate, plan, and implement programming for students to enhance the learning environment and provide opportunities for feedback.Sustain strategic partnerships with agencies for long-term student placements.Evaluation of program to conform with the goals, objectives and priorities of the College, the department, and the Alberta College of Social Work (ACSW) standards.Participate in the recruitment, screening and selection of program instructors and support staff.Other duties as assigned by the Chair, Dean, Associate Dean, or Vice-President Academic.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work are the minimum requirements;Minimum of two years working in post-secondary in a related program,Licenses/Certificates: Registered Social Worker - R.S.WClass 5 driver’s license;Criminal record check prior to commencement.

Assets

Sensitive to the needs of adult learners.Able to work, at times, with uncertainty.Able to balance the needs of the students and the requirements of institutions.Able to make positive contributions to short- and long-term planning based on experience with social work, social work education and adult learners.Willing to learn about post-secondary processes, procedures, policy and programs.Maintain a positive, problem-solving approach to the work.Demonstrate strong interpersonal, teamwork and administrative skills.

Contacts (Internal/External)

Reports to Chair, Community Studies Programs and Dean of Health, Human Services and University Studies


​Competitive salariesVacation time ranging from three to eight weeksExcellent health and dental benefitsLife and disability insurancePension plans with employer contributions​Comprehensive employee and family assistance programProfessional development opportunities

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