Responsibilities of the Field Placement Specialists
Responsibilities of the Field Placement Specialist (FPS)
- Coordinate all Field Placement selection for the students and posting of the Field Placement lists.
- Monitor all Non-Academic Requirements of students in preparation to start Field Placement.
- Be the first point of contact for the students, Site Supervisor and Field Placement Mentor during the placement and a liaison between Mohawk College and the Field Placement Site/Agency.
- Meet with the Field Placement Site/Agency staff as requested and answer any questions related to the Field Placement. Facilitate Field Placement visits as requested by the Field Placement Site/Agency, Field Placement Specialists and College Faculty.
- Review the Learning Outcomes Feedback Form and Field Placement Attendance Form in determining the outcome of the Field Placement, maintaining open communication with College Faculty and Field Placement Coordinator when concerns arise.
- Encourage open communication with the Site Supervisor, Field Placement Mentor and student to assist with the Field Placement experience and work collaboratively with the College Faculty and Field Placement Co-ordinator.
- Facilitate and delivering the Field Placement Prep Course to support students in preparation for Field Placements. Plan and attend community Field Placement meetings at the Mohawk College. Provide support and act as a resource to Site Supervisor, Field Placement Mentor, College Faculty and students.
- Provide College Faculty with a midterm and final checklist regarding: student attendance, concerns and updates relating to a student’s Field Placement, as well as maintaining open communication with Faculty throughout a student’s Field Placement experience.
- Provide (or send via email) copies of the Field Placement Visit Report to the College Faculty and Students.
- Attend Theory to Practice class or Practicum class (as required) to support students during their Field Placement experience and to foster student success.