p>The roles and responsibilities of the field liaison include: • Orienting students to the field course • Providing students with a syllabus outlining expectations for the field course • Facilitating monthly virtual class sessions • Reading and grading student field course work requirements in a timely manner • Assigning final field education grades based on all gathered course data including but not limited to field instructors evaluation, assessment of field course work, and information derived from liaison conferences • Providing feedback to students regarding their progress in field education • Providing consultation and support to students when there are difficulties in field education • Helping field instructors design meaningful field education experiences for students • Making virtual agency visits via video conferencing and maintaining ongoing contact with the field instructor and student • Being available to students and field instructors for consultation and problem solving • Adhering to the Office of Field Educations policies and practices to support student success in field education • Attending and actively participating in monthly virtual field liaison meetings • Working directly with the Office of Field Education when student or agency-related issues arise • Participating in all field liaison trainings and orientations • Providing ongoing evaluation of the placement agency and field instructors willingness and ability to provide learning opportunities and field instruction consistent with the learning objectives of the M.S.W.
• MSW Degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program • Minimum of three years post MSW practice experience • Previous field education experience as a field instructor or other social work education-related experience • Flexibility in schedule during the traditional workday • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.