Job Summary

Why Join the Department of Social Work Team?

As a member of the Social Work Education team, you will play a vital role helping to lead the Michigan Medicine Social Work Education program. As the largest internship program in the state of Michigan, the program offers in depth and innovative social work training opportunities for MSW and BSW students from a variety of schools of social work (across Michigan and nationally). This position will assist with oversight of the program's training components and will report directly to the Director of Social Work Education. As program manager, you will interact with social work field instructors, students, schools of social work, and interprofessional leaders/colleagues.

The Department of Social Work strives to foster an environment of respect, diversity and inclusion; a place where every person feels valued and can thrive. As such, DE&I and anti-racism efforts will be interwoven into all aspects of this program management position, training, and responsibilities.

What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

2:1 match on retirement savings
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Financial support for continuing education and certifications

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for:

Oversight of the social work student internship program
Co-Chair the Michigan Medicine SW Education Committee
Coordination of student recruitment and placements
Field instructor training and support
Planning, training, and coordination of the various training components: workshops, mentorships, preceptorships, clinical skills training rotations, social justice grand rounds, and the various interprofessional education and simulation experiences
Social Work intern orientations
Strategic relationships with key stakeholders at the various schools of social work
Ensure Medicare reimbursement is maximized
Oversight over the various student recruitment pipelines: work study students, independent study students, summer youth employment students
Coordination and oversight over the interprofessional training opportunities
Management, training, and coordination of our Global studies students
Collaboration with Social Work leadership team
Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

A Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. (LLMSW?s will not be considered for this position)
A current license to practice social work in the State of Michigan.
Experience as a MSW social work field instructor completing at least two full SW internships

Desired Qualifications*

DEI / Anti-racism training/certifications
Interprofessional training and simulation experience
Program/Project management experience and training
Teaching experience - mentorships, workshops, clinical skills rotations, preceptorships, adjunct faculty experience
Knowledge and skills specific to inclusive teaching practices
Effective organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks
Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position.
Effective collaboration with diverse teams
Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely records, files, forms, and documents
Microsoft Office and Google Drive proficiency
Research experience
Experience with the Michigan Medicine MiChart electronic medical record

Work Schedule

This is full time, 40 hour/week position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday with start and end times 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00.

Work Locations

1500 E. Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

Some travel to Michigan schools of social work or Michigan Medicine field sites may be required.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.