Job Description

Date Posted: 02/28/2023
Req ID: 29951
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Social Work
Department: Faculty of Social Work
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00040486

Description:

About us:

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years.

Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development. Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members which is designed to help governments, agencies and communities effectively address real world challenges.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to and working under the general direction of the Assistant Dean, Student Services and Registrar and working closely with the Assistant Dean, Field Education, the Coordinator, Indigenous Initiatives is responsible for providing a broad range of high-level responsibilities related to promoting a positive admissions and practicum trauma-informed learning experience for MSW applicants, students and their field instructors in the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency (ITR) field of study.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing potential placement opportunities to determine suitability with student academic learning objectives
• Researching and analyzing potential employers and recommending student placement opportunities
• Fostering and maintaining positive relations with stakeholders to support student placement activities
• Overseeing a system that selects and matches students to a placement rotation
• Advising students on program and/or course matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual\'s background
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives

Essential Qualifications:

• Master\'s of Social Work (MSW) or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years related experience in the education, healing, health and/or social service field.
• Demonstrated experience working in/collaborating with national indigenous agencies, indigenous communities and/or agencies and communities involved with trauma-affected populations across Canada.
• Demonstrated experience working directly in support of students.
• Experience with and/or excellent demonstrated working knowledge of admissions and recruiting, preferable in an academic environment.
• Must have an understanding of the social services field; social work education, particularly the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency (ITR) field and issues facing social work students.
• Demonstrated negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Highly developed computer skills including experience with MS Office suite, desktop publishing. digital communication tools; demonstrated expertise with various software programs and databases required.
• Demonstrated highly developed written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Trauma informed practice an asset
• Knowledge of University policies
• Experience working with graduate students

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Self-directed
• Tactful
• Team player

Notes:

Term position from April 10, 2023 to May 24, 2024.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .

Closing Date: 03/08/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $76,284 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,556. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Janice Pineda Hernane

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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