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Dreams for Change
Social Work Field Instructor-8-10 hours weekly
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A Social Work Professor teaches foundational ideas, truths, and methods in social work to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$98,576 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Social Work Field Instructor-8-10 hours weekly Dreams for Change - 3.5 San Diego, CA Job Details Part-time $28 - $30 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Social work Full Job Description Job Summary Dreams for Change is looking for Field Instructor for Bachelor and Master's Social Work interns. The Field Instructor's primary responsibility for student's learning in the field placement to reinforce the student's identification with the purposes, values, and ethics of the profession of social work; to foster the integration of empirical and practice-based knowledge; and to promote the development of professional skills and competencies (Council on Social Work Education). The Field Instructor is responsible for weekly, reflective supervision with the student to work towards achieving student's learning objectives, goals, competencies, and progress. Individual must posses a MSW (license not required for a minimum of 2 years. Responsibilities 1. Assumes the primary role of instructor and supervisor, and commits to understanding the role of student as learner. 2. Assumes the primary role of instructor and supervisor, and commits to understanding the role of student as learner. 3. Provides support and feedback to student as he/she critically analyzes his/her strengths and areas for student growth and program. 4. Provides a minimum of one hour of scheduled supervisory time weekly to confer and reflect on field assignments. 5. Provides ongoing constructive feedback on the student's performance and completes all written evaluations. 6. Responsible for orienting student to agency procedures, policies, mission, documentation requirements, personnel, safety issues, etc. 7. Consults with SW Field Faculty/Liaison regarding Learning Agreements, performance issues, and integration between field practicum and course work. 8. Completes the SW Field Instructor Training Course. Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)- post 2 years Available evenings and/or weekends Demonstrates good judgment and has the ability to work independently Possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Must be able to work collaboratively with staff, program partners and volunteers Must possess a solid understanding of Social Work practices