Job Description

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River.

Renison invites applications for the full-time, 20-month contract position of Field Education Coordinator with Renison’s School of Social Work (35 hours per week; grade 15, annual salary range: $58,181.00-$72,726.00). Anticipated start date is August 14, 2023.

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available at uwaterloo.ca/renison

Objectives: The Field Education Coordinator supports the delivery of field education at the master’s level social work education in accordance with the university’s policies, procedures, and guidelines as well as Canadian Association for Social Work Education’s (CASWE) accreditation standards. This job coordinates all aspects of field placement process in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the School of Social Work. This role represents Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work is required
• 2-5 years in social work practice, teaching or administration. Experience in an academic institution is preferred.
• Professional, respectful, and strongly demonstrates Social Work values and the CASW Code of Ethics
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage both internal and external relationships
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, and a strong ability to analyze complex situations
• Ability to balance competing demands and manage priorities
• Highly detail oriented, with an aptitude for accuracy
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Highly proficient in computer technology and online learning tools
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality

Application Instructions

Application materials (including cover letter, resume and three references) should be submitted online through Interfolio. The review of applications will begin on July 11, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ , Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

References will be contacted at a later stage in the process as needed. The successful candidate will be asked for consent to have an educational and criminal records verification completed. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

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