Field Placement Specialist

1. The Field Placement Specialists are the first contact for both the Student and the Supervisor. Supervisors should feel free to contact the Field Placement Specialists, should they have any questions about practicum requirements, protocols, learning outcomes, evaluations, etc.
2. Field Placement Specialists contact the Agency with an invitation to host Students, as well as contact Supervisors at the beginning of student practicums to arrange Student-Supervisor visits. Filed Placement Specialists are the consistent contact for Supervisors and Agencies.
3. Field Placement Specialists provide administrative support, such as: arrange practicum placements between Agencies and Students; retain, maintain, and update all documentation and paperwork; provide accurate information to all parties regarding program policies and procedures. Field Placement Specialists will be available to respond promptly to inquiries and address problems or concerns. When necessary, the Field Placement Specialist will direct Students and/or Supervisors to the appropriate Faculty in a prompt and effective manner.
4. Field Placement Specialists will monitor student completion of the pre-placement requirements through H.S. Trax, including but not limited to: Police Clearance, T.B. testing, immunizations to date.
5. Field Placement Specialists will arrange and attend one agency visit in WORK 10121 and WORK 10123. A visit in WORK 10125 will be discretionary.
6. Field Placement Specialists will monitor all student practicum hours and absences via student submissions of Attendance Form and/or contact with the Supervisor/Agency.
7. Field Placement Specialists will assign Requirements Met/Requirements Not Met for the courses WORK 10121/10123/10125 as directed by the Agency in the Field Placement Evaluation.
8. Field Placement Specialists will create and implement a Success Contract for any student who is absent two (2) days from practicum or is otherwise struggling to meet professional conduct at practicum, including but not limited to punctuality, dress code, appropriate engagement with staff

PLACEMENT VISITS

1. Field Placement Specialists will arrange and attend one agency visit per in WORK 10121 and WORK 10123. A visit in WORK 10125 will be discretionary.
2. Field Placement Specialists will be ready to provide up to date information for the supervisor, which includes program policy and process updates, as well as contact information. The Field Placement Specialists will be prepared to answer questions or concerns related to the student’s progress and provide direction for appropriate resolutions, working with the supervisor, agency, and faculty to increase the student’s potential for success.