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Job Title Coordinator - Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network - North Carolina (FRSAN-NC) Position Number 500259 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department EHH BSOM Agromedicine Institute Department Homepage www.ncagromedicine.org Advertising Department AGROMEDICINE INSTITUTE Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title Coordinator Working Title Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Coordinator Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $45,000 - $56,000 Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Staff Professional Organizational Unit Overview The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute ('the Institute') is an interinstitutional partnership among East Carolina (ECU), North Carolina State (NCSU) and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State (NCAT) Universities. ECU serves as the lead institution for the partnership with the Institute resting organizationally in the Brody School of Medicine under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Research and Chair of Foundational Sciences. Agromedicine Campus Coordinators are located at NCSU and NCAT. The Institute's mission is to promote the health and safety of farmers, fishermen, foresters, their workers and their families through research, prevention/intervention and education/outreach. This mission is achieved in partnership with individuals and organizations across all 100 North Carolina counties and other states. The Institute's main office is located on ECU's West Research campus in the West Academic building.
Job Duties 50%
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for farm stress-related inquiring coming into the Institute. Route inquiries as appropriate to Institute staff and/or community partners.
- Assist with set up, training for and activation of farm crisis and resource line; ensure that line is answered, appropriate follow-up is provided to callers and that statistics are maintained for reporting purpose.
- Promote crisis and resource line promotion and quality improvement activities.
- Supervise FRSAN-NC Resource Specialist and students, as appropriate.
- Work with CareNet, Inc., Cooperative Extension, and others, as appropriate, on the development and dissemination of an agricultural specific curriculum for farmers, their families, and farm-related organizations.
- Assist community partners with coordination and/or reimbursement for Mental Health First Aid, QPR, ASIST, Talk Saves Lives, or similar training.
25%
- Collaborate with Eastern Area Health Education Center (AHEC) on the development and implementation of training for behavioral health providers not having a background in agriculture and farm-related stress.
- Participate in Institute staff meetings, Board of Partners meetings, Board of Directors meetings (at the request of the Institute Director), and outreach activities, as appropriate.
- Promote use of the Institute's farm stress-related programs by farmers, farm families and farm-related organizations (e.g., Farmer to Farmer, reimbursement for counseling services, training, and resources).
- Assist with expansion and maintenance of the agricultural stress page on the Institute's web site.
25%
- Participate in meetings with community partners at the state and national level, as appropriate.
- Maintain an individual calendar; contribute to Agromedicine calendar, as appropriate.
- Work with the Institute Director on completion of project reports for funders.
- Participate in meetings with project partners (e.g., CareNet, Inc., Cooperative Extension, NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Eastern AHEC, Southern Region-FRSAN, etc.)
- Comply with federal, state and university policies, as applicable.
"Contingent upon availability of funds"
Master's degree in public health, social work, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, medical family therapy, nursing, or a related field with one years' experience working in human services.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Preference will be given to the candidate having: 1) personal and/or professional experience working with farmers, farm workers, their families, and farm-related organizations (e.g., Cooperative Extension, Farm Bureau, Farm Credit, etc.); 2) knowledge of behavioral health services and resources available to support individuals working and living in agriculture; 3) development and use of electronic case management or medical record software; and 4) completion of Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, QPR, Talk Saves Lives or other related training.
Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected for an interview, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 01/24/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 02/05/2024 Rank Level Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/68332 AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
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