Part-time Field Placement Officer
Competition #:
19-554
Dept. / Campus:
Community Services/Doon
Salary Range:
Payband H Range; Starting Salary $31.53
Posting Date:
November 11, 2019
Closing Date:
November 18, 2019
Vacancy Type:
Temporary Part-time Support Staff Contract Positions
(January 2020 to April 2020)
The School of Community Services requires qualified individuals to work up to 12 hours per week in the capacity of the Field Placement Officer for specific programs. The successful incumbent will support students in their community placements. We are looking for multiple Field Placement Officers to work in the following program areas: Early Learning, Educational Support, and Recreation and Leisure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate current off-campus site expectations, including professionalism and safety training, to the student(s)
- Maintain ongoing contact (mail, phone, email) with placement sites ensuring relevant student information is communicated to/from sites
- Engage students in a weekly reflective seminar that supports growth and development as emerging professionals in their field of study
- Monitor student engagement with placements; provide guidance and opportunities for feedback
- Visit placement sites to interact with placement supervisors regarding student progress.
- Collect student work from placement/site supervisors and organize evaluation results (e.g., site supervisor feedback) for person(s) of record
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or Degree in a discipline related to one of the program areas (Early Learning, Educational Support, and Recreation and Leisure)
- Five years of current, practical relevant work experience
- Must have strong ties to the community
- Must possess good human relations, communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills