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.