Field Education Supervisor

Come join us and be a part of an exciting program! Bellevue Fire CARES is looking for a Field Education Supervisor. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Field Education Supervisor, provides direct supervision, training, and mentorship to Master of Social Work (MSW) practicum students placed within the Bellevue Fire CARES program. Main tasks include collaboration with the Program Manager and other Field Education Supervisors, supporting students, and continuing to design, develop, and implement the rapidly expanding program. The role focuses on the students’ learning and reinforcing their identification with the purposes, values, and ethics of the social work profession.  It aims to foster the integration of empirical and practice-based knowledge and promote the development of professional competence.

You will work directly with individuals in the field, instructing/supporting students who provide case management to individuals referred to the program by first responders following a 911 call, through observation, modeling, and direct feedback. Students support individuals with mental health, substance use, behavioral health, housing, financial, and other social service needs in their homes and/or community to assess and assist in treatment planning and service referral.  

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include any combination of the following tasks:

• Provides supervision, training, and guidance to MSW practicum students placed at the Bellevue Fire CARES program through mentorship and shadowing of job duties.
• Works with program manager to develop program, including increased learning opportunities for students and further integration of program into the fire and police departments.
• Provides information, consultation and referral. Responds to requests for information on resources for the aging population, people experiencing homelessness, people with mental illness, substance-using populations and those with complex psychosocial needs.
• Supervises students’ work in the field with clients in the community, ensuring that clients are connected to appropriate resources and services, while providing students appropriate learning opportunities.  
• Provides weekly, reflective supervision with students to work towards achieving students’ learning goals and competencies through groups or one-on-one meetings.
• Monitors and collaborates with students on their practicum learning contracts.
• Provides support and feedback to students as they critically analyze their strengths and areas for growth.
• Monitors students in developing competent practice skills in accordance with fire department policies, best practices, and NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Code of Ethics.
• Participates in orientation/training workshops coordinated by university field education departments. 
• Supports CARES101 response unit, providing supervision in program manager’s absence and covering unit as needed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community partner agencies.
• Member of CARES program leadership team.
• Provides supervision for clinical licensure to MSWs on staff.
• Provides debriefings and consultations for staff on complex cases.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the general supervision of a manager.
• Supervise, train and mentor students enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates a willingness to use oneself as a role model for ethical, competent social work practice. 
• Knowledge of modern office practices and computer applications including spreadsheets, databases and statistics.
• Knowledgeable of trauma-informed clinical practice approaches.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other departments and city staff, city officials, various universities, and the public.
• Skill in viewing and addressing the total spectrum of service needs.
• Skill in supporting diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace and the community.
• Proficient research, statistical and analytical skills.
• Skill in maintaining detailed records and prepare clear, concise written reports.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments.
• Ability to express ideas and recommendations clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, problem-solving and decision making within the scope of assigned authority.
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve conflict.
• Ability to implement a lens and approach that is culturally responsive and informed.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus: We are focused on the needs of the customer, and on developing strong relationships with our customers. 
• Instills Trust: Through authenticity, integrity and honesty, we gain the trust and respect of all of those with whom we work. 
• Communicates Effectively: We understand the need to develop multimode forms of communication to address the needs of all of the audiences with whom we are engaging. 
• Cultivates Innovation: We are focused on generating new and creative ways for our organization to be successful. 

Education, Experience, License and Certification

• Five (5) years’ experience working in a clinical social work setting with supervisor duties; including exposure in working with academic institutions.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington State.
• Approved Social Worker Licensed Supervisor, or qualified to apply for and achieve the license.
• Washington State Driver’s License may be required.

Work Authorization: All new hires will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves moving, communicating, operating objects, tools, or controls and reaching.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.

Salary : $99,257 - $136,931