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As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for field placement supervisor in the United States is $29.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $36.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Field Placement Supervisor support students during challenging field experiences?

A Field Placement Supervisor plays a crucial role in guiding students through the complexities of their field assignments by offering regular feedback, facilitating reflective discussions, and intervening when issues arise with clients or within the placement environment. Supervisors act as mentors, helping students navigate professional expectations, ethical dilemmas, and workplace dynamics. They also collaborate with academic faculty to ensure that learning objectives are being met and provide resources or adjustments if students are facing significant challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Field Placement Supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Field Placement Supervisor, you need a background in education, social work, or a related field, along with experience in supervision and program coordination. Familiarity with placement management systems, documentation protocols, and relevant accreditation standards is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, mentorship abilities, and effective communication set outstanding supervisors apart. These skills ensure students are supported, placements are successful, and institutional standards are met.

What are Field Placement Supervisors?

Field Placement Supervisors are professionals responsible for overseeing and supporting students or trainees during their practical work experiences, often as part of educational programs in fields like social work, education, nursing, or counseling. They act as mentors, ensuring students meet learning objectives, providing feedback, and evaluating performance in real-world settings. Field Placement Supervisors also serve as a bridge between the educational institution and the placement site, helping to resolve issues and facilitate professional growth.

What is the difference between Field Placement Supervisor vs Field Coordinator?

AspectField Placement SupervisorField Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant certificationsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentSupervises students or interns in field settingsCoordinates field activities and schedules
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, social servicesNonprofits, healthcare, social work
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

The main difference is that a Field Placement Supervisor oversees and evaluates students or interns during their field placements, ensuring compliance and learning outcomes. A Field Coordinator primarily manages the scheduling and logistics of field activities. Both roles require similar credentials but serve different functions within organizations.

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Kinship and Placement Supervisor

Kinship and Placement Supervisor

THE VILLAGE NETWORK

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.

Working at The Village Network:

  • The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care: Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve.
  • Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.
  • Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills. Get help earning an advanced degree or get the supervision necessary to earn your independent licensure.
  • Great benefits, competitive salaries, and 232 hours (29 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.

EMPLOYEES MATTER AT TVN!!

  • TVN paid out a 3.5% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback ($1.1 million BACK to employees) this fiscal year and has a 11-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!
  • TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!
  • Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.

Job Title:                                 Kinship and Placement Supervisor

Reports To:                             Associate Director of Support Services

Direct Reports:                       Kinship Department

FLSA:                                     Exempt, Administrative

 

Summary:

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide child welfare expertise and guidance to support the achievement of the Care Management operation and leadership. You will be responsible for managing a range of activities related to child welfare placement activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for Kinship Department’s initiative to recruit and approve kinship providers; Works collaboratively with program leadership to execute an efficient and highly effective kinship approval and retention process that creates an exceptional kinship provider experience and promotes child welfare best practices.
  • Serves as the point of contact for out of home care placements, provider contracts and kinship payments.
  • Consults with program staff to select placement options when out of home care is necessary; Initiates the completion of placement documents and coordinates placements with kinship and agency providers
  • In partnership with FCCS, monitors compliance for out of home providers;
  • Oversees the kinship department, including the direct supervision of kinship coordinators. Facilitates weekly case conferences and scheduled performance reviews.
  • Ensures timely completion of all kinship home studies and updates, per contractual standards
  • Oversees system to track placement data, utilization management and placement outcomes.
  • Partners with community providers and program leadership to develop and implement retention strategies to reduce placement disruptions.
  • Assures all documentation and timelines required by the department align with ORC, OAC and contractual standards
  • Provides support and training events for kinship providers
  • Coordinates Holiday Wish for TVN Family Services
  • Provides excellent internal customer service.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field; MSW and licensure preferred
  • Minimum of 4 years of professional child welfare experience.
  • Demonstrates good decision-making techniques and uses good judgment in dealing with people and information.
  • Possesses: excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and problem solve; excellent time management skills; and strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Physical Demands:

  • Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, computer printer, etc.
  • Ability to communicate (oral and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
  • Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.

Must be able to lift 20 pounds and move independently

Check out our website to learn more about The Village Network https://thevillagenetwork.org/ and visit the Careers page to explore additional opportunities and check out our benefits brochure.

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