Social Work Training and Field Education Manager

Position Overview:

Hudson Guild is seeking a mission-driven Social Work Training & Field Education Manager to lead our social work internship program and serve as a bridge between academic institutions and our community-based social service practice. This role plays a critical part in developing future social workers, supporting workforce development, and enhancing the agency’s commitment to quality service delivery and learning.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for coaching and developing talent, a deep understanding of clinical and macro practice, and a strong commitment to community work. The role also works collaboratively with program leadership and HR to ensure consistent intern experience across the organization.

Internship Program Leadership

Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of the agency’s social work internship program

Serve as the primary liaison between Hudson Guild and partnering universities

Facilitate and track intern placement across departments in coordination with program leaders and People Operations

Intern Supervision

Provide weekly individual and group supervision to MSW and BSW interns placed at the agency, ensuring compliance with SIFI standards and academic field education requirements.

Design and implement a comprehensive orientation and learning plan tailored to each intern cohort to facilitate meaningful professional growth.

Monitor and ensure alignment between field placements and interns’ learning objectives to maximize skill development and practical experience.

Collaborate closely with task supervisors across programs to prepare them for working effectively with interns, ensuring day-to-day guidance and support that enrich learning outcomes.

Staff Professional Development & Support

Support agency staff pursuing SIFI certification by providing guidance on application processes, timelines, and connections to approved training resources.

Deliver group workshops and individualized coaching focused on best practices in supervision, quality documentation, and educational techniques for intern mentorship.

Develop and nurture a leadership pipeline by identifying and supporting early-career staff interested in supervisory roles and field education responsibilities.

Coordinate with People Operations to align staff development initiatives with intern placement strategies, fostering mutual growth and organizational benefit.

Maintain a comprehensive resource library containing supervisory tools, evaluation templates, and reflective practice materials to promote continuous learning and effective supervision practices.

Performance Management & Support

Monitor and support intern performance through regular feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations

Address concerns or barriers to intern success in a timely, supportive, and strengths-based manner

Review intern documentation (e.g., case notes, assessments) and provide guidance to ensure quality and compliance

Partnership & Communication

Maintain strong working relationships with field advisors, professors, and academic partners and staff

Represent Hudson Guild at university site visits, field education events, and social work training sessions

Collaborate with program managers and HR to align intern experiences with agency goals and staffing needs

Organizational Learning & Culture

Promote a learning culture rooted in equity, reflection, and community engagement

Participate in internal trainings, case conferences, and cross-team initiatives

Stay current on best practices in field education, supervision, and community social work

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required

SIFI Certification required

At least 3 years post-MSW experience, preferably in a community-based, nonprofit, or multi-service setting

Demonstrated experience supervising interns, students, or early-career professionals

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and practice

Preferred Attributes

Experience building or expanding intern or training programs

Familiarity with workforce development or HR processes

Bilingual skills (Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin) a plus

Knowledge of New York City’s social service landscape and local academic institutions

As a full time employee at Hudson Guild, you will be eligible for:

24 Vacation Days

1 Floating Holiday

12 Sick Days

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403b Plan

Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.