Practicum Coordinator at VIU
Vancouver Island University • nanaimo, Canada
Role Description
Shape future professionals as a Practicum Coordinator at Vancouver Island University (VIU). This pivotal role involves matching students in Social Work and Child and Youth Care to practicum placements across diverse locations.
As the Practicum Coordinator, you will oversee the placement process, recruit new practicum sites, and maintain relationships with existing placements. This includes developing training materials, collaborating with faculty, and ensuring students receive essential guidance for their practicum experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Recruit and maintain practicum sites for student placements
• Orient supervisors, agencies, and mentors to program practices
• Match students using placement software efficiently
• Generate supporting materials for practice education
• Collaborate on educational initiatives with staff and faculty
Requirements:
• MSW degree with five years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of field education in soc...
As the Practicum Coordinator, you will oversee the placement process, recruit new practicum sites, and maintain relationships with existing placements. This includes developing training materials, collaborating with faculty, and ensuring students receive essential guidance for their practicum experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Recruit and maintain practicum sites for student placements
• Orient supervisors, agencies, and mentors to program practices
• Match students using placement software efficiently
• Generate supporting materials for practice education
• Collaborate on educational initiatives with staff and faculty
Requirements:
• MSW degree with five years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of field education in soc...