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About Westfield State University:
In 1839, Horace Mann founded Westfield State University as the first public higher education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. Westfield State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination, equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and other protected persons, or individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Westfield State is the most residential of the state universities in Massachusetts, with over 60% of our 5600 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Northampton and Amherst, and 1.5 hours from both Boston and Albany.
Job Description:
Campus Title: Integrative Behavioral Health Equity Field Education Coordinator
State Job Title: Staff Assistant
Department: Social Work
Job Code: HA5600
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: HRSA Grant funded for 4 years
Bargaining Unit: APA
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary (4 year grant)
Timeframe: 52 Weeks
Shift: TBD / Part-time 20 Hours a week
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: General & task supervision from Field Education Director.
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $26,000.00 a year
General Statement of Duties:
The IBHE Field Coordinator will be responsible for developing new field sites and maintaining existing community partner sites in Western and Central Massachusetts within integrated behavioral health/primary care settings focusing on children, youth, and family; health social work, addictions, and Latinx Community Health; aid in the application process and placement of students at field sites; assist in ensuring that seminar instructors/field liaisons and field supervisors are prepared and supported for their work with students and each other in these sites; provide IBH consultations to field supervisors; serve as a consultant to faculty field liaisons and field instructors regarding potential disruptions of assigned field sites and, as necessary, act as mediator when problems arise in the field that require intervention beyond the field instructor, field liaison, and student; help to maintain information in the department's web-based field documentation system; attend meetings of the Field Advisory Board, the MSW Department Committee, the Community Health Equity Advisory Board, and other committees as necessary. Participate and assist in all Field and HRSA Project related events as requested, including Field Instructor Orientation, annual conference, and grand rounds events. This is a half-time, twelve-month position with benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:
- Work with the Field Education Director & IBH Specialization Coordinator in developing and maintaining field sites in rural, underserved, and Spanish speaking IBH/IPC settings. Conduct independent site visits for potential new field sites and utilize independent judgment and discretion to evaluate the appropriateness of an Affiliation Agreement with a particular field site, as well as particular field instructors, while ensuring CSWE standards are met.
- Responsible for field placement application process for assigned students..
- Participate in field education student orientations as assigned, especially for HRSA grant recipients.
- Participate in the annual field instructor orientation training, co-facilitate as requested.
- Maintain the information contained in the department's web-based field documentation system and aid students, field instructors, and faculty as needed.
- Monitor assigned field placements, communicate with Field Education Director regarding any potential disruptions. Serve as a consultant to faculty field liaisons and field instructors regarding potential disruptions of assigned field sites and, as necessary, act as mediator when problems arise in the field that require intervention beyond the field instructor, faculty field liaison, and student.
- Assist IBH Equity Project Director with data collection as necessary.
- Assist Health Equity Coordinator to provide consultation to agencies, higher-level administrators, supervisors, students and faculty regarding SDOH in IBH/IPC setting.
- Serve as a member of the Department Committee, Field Advisory Board, Community Health Equity Advisory Board and MSW Committee.
- Participate and assist in all Field and HRSA Project related events as requested, including Field Instructor Orientation, annual conference, and grand rounds events.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Masters in Social Work.
- Licensed with 2 years post-degree experience.
- Previous experience related to social work education is strongly encouraged (i.e. supervision of students, and adjunct teaching).
- Strong interpersonal, independent judgment, organizational, and computer skills, as well as the capacity to work in a fast-paced team-based environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Previous experience with coordination of field placements.
- Knowledge of area social services organizations.
- Experience within integrated behavioral health care or primary care settings.
Additional Information:
Salary:
For the majority of new employees, the minimum starting salary will apply. Specific salary for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining and state policies and procedures.
State job specifications for this position may be found at the department of higher education website: http://www.mass.edu/foremployees/classificationspecs/classspecs-pers.asp
Disability Accommodations:
Westfield State University understands that persons with disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance regarding disability accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (413) 572-8106.
Background Check:
Employment at Westfield State University is contingent upon a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Failure to provide written authorization for a background check will nullify the offer of employment.
Application Instructions:
An on-line application is required. The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for three references *
- Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree
* Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application.
Deadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected.
Covid-19 Requirements:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to complete an initial series of COVID vaccination (2 doses of Pfizer/Moderna or 1 dose of J&J) prior to coming to campus. Initial booster doses are strongly encouraged for everyone who is eligible. New employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination to Human Resources prior to onboarding. Employees who require a medical or religious exemption should email Tina Bones, Benefits Manager in Human Resources, at lbones@westfield.ma.edu.
NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.
Westfield State University provides equal access to employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability or veteran status in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
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