Temporary Library Social Work Field Supervisor

Wages Begin At 50.00

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hrs/Week: 4

Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Function

The field supervisor will provide field supervision to one social work MSW student completing a generalist practicum placement at Muncie Public Libraries as the student provides referrals and short-term case management to patrons as well as support and training to library staff.

Type: Contractual, Exempt

• Duration: May 1, 2025 - July 18, 2025
• Hours: Up to 4 hours per week (after initial 16-hour preparation)
• Hourly rate: $50 per hour
• No benefits includedMinimum Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited institution

Minimum Experience

• Two years of field experience in:
  1. Case management
  2. Crisis intervention and/or
  3. Working with people experiencing homelessness
• At least one year of prior field supervision experienceMinimum Other
• In-depth knowledge public benefit navigation
• Strong understanding of NASW Code of Ethics
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settingAuthorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Preferred Experience

• In-depth knowledge of Muncie community resources
• Five years of social work field experience
• Two years of field supervision experience
• Program development experience
• Valid social work license (LBSW, LSW, or LCSW) in IndianaPosition Title(s) Supervised

Practicum/intern students being placed at Muncie Public Libraries.

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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Department: Social Work:900040

Department Email or Phone Number 765-285-1016

Posting Number: 202501610SF

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 05/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary): 07/18/2025

Open Date: 04/15/2025

Close Date 04/19/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ranking: 1 Conduct one hour a week of formal supervision (can be in-person or virtual)
• Ranking: 2 Train student to navigate benefit applications, navigate community resources, and obtaining identity documents on behalf of patrons
• Ranking: 3 Provide up to 3 hours a week of student support by phone, text, virtual, and/or on-site
• Ranking: 4 Collaborate with library task supervisor and BSU faculty
• Ranking: 5 Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.