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Position Number 998586 Functional Title Program Associate, IHAP Position Type Research Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) promotes access and integration with immigrants and refugees throughout North Carolina. The CNNC’s mission is accomplished via community-based outreach and advocacy, educational programming, research and evaluation, immigrant and refugee leadership development, cultural brokering, and educational opportunities for faculty and students.

Position Summary

The Program Associate will help to implement the Immigrant Health ACCESS Project, with a focus on providing direct services that promote access to health care for uninsured refugee adults in greater Greensboro. The Program Associate will work closely with IHAP Program Coordinators and other CNNC staff, as well as the Guilford Community Care Network (GCCN), integrated health care clinics, refugee resettlement agencies, and other community organizations that provide integrated care for uninsured refugees in the greater Greensboro area.
This position is largely community-based and involves travel to/work in community centers, client homes, health care facilities, and other settings in addition to the CNNC office.

Minimum Qualifications

•Master’s degree in Health or Social Sciences in a related field and 3 years experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Sciences related field with a minimum of 5 years experience

•Must have experience working with immigrant and refugee groups and knowledge of community-based research related to identification of best practices in addressing immigrant and refugee needs

•Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Must be fluent in at least one (preferably more than one) Language of Limited Diffusion spoken by a local refugee community

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

North Carolina driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

•Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally and pleasantly with individuals from a wide range of ethnic/cultural backgrounds and education levels

•Ability to work independently, solve problems creatively, and seek resources to solve problems as needed

•Ability to organize tasks and time, and work with others to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner

•Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of an inter-professional team

•Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience Org #-Department Center for New North Carolinians - 12409 Job Open Date 05/24/2019 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date 06/04/2019 Open Until Filled No FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 40% Key Responsibility

Health Access Assistance

Essential Tasks

1.Interpret and/or translate for clinical encounters in medical settings and other human service agencies as assigned by the Interpreter ACCESS Project Coordinator, and in other client cases as appropriate.
2.Assist clients with enrollment in the Orange Card program, insurance via the Affordable Care Act, or public health insurance benefits as appropriate.
3.Facilitate coordination of specialty care as part of an inter-professional team.
4. Link clients with primary care at integrated health care clinics.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 40% Key Responsibility

Program Development

Essential Tasks

1.Identify potential recipients of services and maintain positive working relationships with integrated health care clinics that provide services.
2.Regularly engage with refugee community members through various forms of community outreach to build trust and recruit uninsured clients.
3. Screen clients to identify barriers related to social determinants of health and develop individual access plans in partnership with clients.
4.Make referrals to appropriate community resources and support clients in developing skills needed to address the barriers identified.
5.Collaborate with IHAP Program Coordinators to plan and deliver training for Community Health Workers, community members, and/or service providers.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 15% Key Responsibility

Program Administration

Essential Tasks

1.Collaborate with IHAP Program Coordinators, GCCN partners, and other agencies to ensure program guidelines are met and services are provided.
2.Complete necessary documentation and record-keeping to meet grant and university requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility

Departmental Support

Essential Tasks

1.Participate in appropriate UNCG, ORE, and CNNC activities, including regular CNNC meetings, professional development, and other staff activities as required.
2. Other duties as assigned.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hearing - F, Talking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Reading - F, Writing - F Work Environment Inside - C Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents

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