Field Instructor – Student Placement Program

Job Title: Field Instructor – Student Placement Program
 Reports to: The Executive Director
 Location: Hybrid (as per organizational and placement needs)
 Duration: September 2025 – May 2026
 Type: Part-Time 

Position Summary

Afropolitan Canada is seeking an experienced and committed social work professional to serve as a Field Instructor for student placements within our community programming and advocacy initiatives. The Field Instructor will act as a Faculty in the Field, playing a critical role in mentoring and evaluating BSW or MSW students, supporting their academic and professional development during their placement at Afropolitan Canada.

This role is ideal for a social work practitioner passionate about equity-based programming, youth empowerment, and community leadership, who is committed to developing the next generation of changemakers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervision & Mentorship

    • Provide weekly (or bi-weekly, depending on placement days) supervision to students (individual, group, or dyadic format) to guide practice skills, knowledge, and professional values.

    • Ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student growth and reflective practice.

  • Learning Plan Development

    • Collaborate with the student to design a learning plan that aligns with both academic objectives and the opportunities available at Afropolitan Canada.

  • Evaluation & Feedback

    • Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback through formal and informal evaluations.

    • Address areas of concern, improvement, or ethical considerations promptly and professionally.

  • Collaboration & Communication

    • Liaise with the student’s assigned Field Advisor to provide updates, resolve concerns, and ensure alignment with academic requirements.

    • Act as a resource and role model within the team to promote ethical and inclusive practice.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master of Social Work (BSW/MSW) required

  • Minimum of one year of employment experience within your current agency or organization

  • Completion of the Beginning Field Instruction Workshop (or equivalent)

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills

  • Commitment to equity, anti-oppression, and community-centred values

  • Experience or interest in youth-focused, Black and racialized communities, or grassroots nonprofit work is an asset

  • Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and guide future social workers

  • Gain formal experience in supervision, evaluation, and mentorship

  • Contribute to Afropolitan Canada’s mission of empowering racialized youth and communities through leadership, advocacy, and education

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a short statement of interest to afropolitancanada@gmail.com on or before August 18, 2025