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　　Position Summary

　　The GSSW Field Liaison is an adjunct faculty member that teaches as part ofthe field course sequence (SOWK 4950/SOWK 4970). The Field Liaison isthe University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work's representative tothe field placement agency and is expected to serve as a consultant to boththe agency supervisor(s) and the student. In addition, the Field Liaisonserves as the primary link in the internship triad of student,agency/field instructor and the Graduate School of Social Work. The primarypurpose of the Field Liaison is to monitor the educational field placementexperience to ensure a quality learning experience.

　　Each GSSW Field Liaison may also serve in the role of an off-site MSW fieldinstructor (OSFI) for their assigned students. The Field Liaison willserve as an MSW OSFI to a student/agency when the agency does not have thecapacity to provide the CSWE required social work supervision for aninternship. The MSW OSFI is required to meet with students for regularlyscheduled supervision meetings, typically across 3 or 4 quarters. The MSWOSFI's role is to provide oversight of student progress towardsdemonstration of competencies and to assist student with the integration ofpractice realities with theoretical concepts from a social work perspective.

　　The OSFI does not have oversight over agency work, agency policies, ortreatment of agency clients. These functions are overseen by the agency TaskSupervisor, who provides day to day direct oversight over the student. Seeunder Field Liaison job description for more information about the MSW OSFIrole/expectations.

　　The Field Liaison role is a commitment of 3 quarters. Four Corners MSW ProgramField Liaisons serve in the GSSW Field Liaison role with additional MSWoff-site field instruction responsibilities on a PRN basis. This role does NOTinclude any Seminar teaching responsibilities in a typical classroomenvironment, rather provides supervision, mentorship, and monitoring ofthe field experience.

　　Essential Functions

　　Field Liaison Responsibilities

　　Responsibilities to the Student:

　　Orients the student to field instruction and use of supervision.Orients students to the online field course, and ensures completion of allrequired modules.Utilizes the Field Manual and clarifies program policies and procedures.Provides student with instruction to facilitate development of anIndividualized Field Education Plan (IFEP).Visits each agency virtually a minimum of three times during the student'sinternship, and more often if needed. Site visits may be required to be inperson at timesMentors student through their role as a student learner and professional.Monitors learning experience to ensure appropriate graduate leveleducational experience; and assists student in identifying meaningfullearning opportunities.Is available throughout the year to assist students whenconcerns/questions arise.Reviews and responds as needed to the weekly check-ins in the online course.Responsibilities to the Agency/Field Instructor:

　　Informs the agency of program expectations.

　　Confers with the MSW Field Instructor, and Task Supervisor ifapplicable, regarding educational opportunities and availability ofsupervisionConsults with the Field Instructor(s) to facilitate the development ofthe student's IFEP.Provides virtual training and consultation to Agency Supervisor(s).Visits with the student and Field Instructor/Task Supervisor a minimum ofthree times during the student's internship, and more often if needed.Is available as a resource in resolution of problems.Communicates the progra curriculum to the Field Instructor(s) andpromotes the integration of classroom learning and practice.Responsibilities to the Graduate School of Social Work:

　　Submits grades for field courses at the end of each grading period in MyDU.

　　Implements field education policy and procedures.Informs their Field Liaison Supervisor about any significant changes in theagency, field experience or individual student performance.Attends quarterly Field Liaison meetings.Participates in field orientation with assigned students.Facilitates and reviews quarterly evaluations and discusses any issues withField Liaison Supervisor.Submits required documents to Field Education Office in specified timeframes.Provides feedback to the field team regarding the suitability of the agencyand field instructor(s), including continued participation in the fieldeducation program.Regularly responds to phone calls and emails from students, fieldinstructor(s) and field team members.Submits written reports and attend Intermediary Discussion/StudentReview/Termination Hearings if needed.MSW Off-Site Field Instructor (OSFI)- Graduate School of Social WorkResponsibilities to the Student:

　　Provide regular individual supervision as assigned for the duration of the