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Field Work Consultant
University of California Los Angeles
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Posted: 02-Jun-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7202710
Field Work Consultant University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF10915
POSITION: Field Work Consultant, Academic Year (9 month), 100% time.
OVERVIEW: Responsible for the operation and implementation of practicum education experiences for students that focus on the delivery of the Council on Social Work Education competencies for master's level students. Includes the development of educational programs for students and collaboration and coordination with public and private agencies in Los Angeles, and surrounding counties with a special focus on public child welfare. Candidate will be expected to teach courses and to support the recruitment of students for stipend programs as well as participate in university and department service.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consults with practicum agency field instructors and/or preceptors to develop internship sites for students.
Identifies, develops, and provides training, seminars and other practicum work support that focus on the delivery of the competencies specific to stipend training programs, for practicum instructors, preceptors, and students to enhance the field work placement experience.
Works and collaborates with the Principal Investigator, Director of Practicum Education, Project Coordinator, and other Practicum Education Faculty to plan and implement educational experiences and activities for the practicum education with special attention to the public child welfare training program funded by California Title IVE program.
Works and collaborates with Project Coordinators and other instructional and practicum faculty in the development and teaching of specialized seminars and training opportunities specific to their assigned stipend program.
Facilitates and functions as practicum faculty in assigned practicum seminar.
Interprets school policies and requirements; monitors and evaluates students' progress; advises assigned students; evaluates practicum instructors and agency's performance; mediates problems and/or disputes.
Assists in the development of student orientations, practicum education coursework, and practicum instructor trainings.
Contributes to relevant written materials as needed, e.g. field manual, learning agreements, school policies that impact the field education curriculum and support the internships.
Monitors and evaluates liability, malpractice, and risk management issues for students and agencies. Provide due process, input, and feedback for agencies, field instructors, and students.
Supports the job search procedures and requirements and employment monitoring systems for stipend program students.
Participates in departmental committees, curriculum development and special projects, as assigned.
Teaches in the MSW program.
REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work
Demonstrated success in agency-based social work practice with diverse populations
Incumbent must have excellent communication skills - written and oral
Minimum five years of post-MSW experience with a minimum of two years of experience in public child welfare.
Supervisory experience of students in the role of practicum instructor is preferred
Experience teaching at the university-level is preferred but not required
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.