¡Únase a un equipo dinámico dedicado a mejorar la salud de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes y temporeros en Carolina del Norte!
Come join a dynamic team dedicated to improving the health of migrant and seasonal farmworkers in North Carolina!
The North Carolina Farmworker Health Program (NCFHP) at the Office of Rural Health, NC DHHS, works to improve the health of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families by providing funding, training, and technical assistance to a statewide network of outreach and health care providers.
Outbreak Response Coordinator
Description of Work
The position is a full-time temporary position through Temporary Solutions beginning as soon as possible through March 31, 2023. Temporary positions that extend beyond an 11-month period of service require a mandatory 31-day break, without pay.
The primary purpose of this position is to support NCFHP’s COVID-response efforts among the farmworker population. Below is a description of the position, but please note that job responsibilities can change in response to changing needs.
Primary Roles
Coordination of Case and Outbreak Response:
- Lead outbreak response in partnership with NCDHHS Communicable Disease liaisons, NCFHP Medical Director and NCFHP Data Specialists.
- Respond promptly to reports of possible and confirmed cases and outbreaks to provide technical assistance and provide best practices guidance to local sites and partners.
- Log and track case and outbreak data and communicate findings clearly and securely to all necessary parties.
- Work closely with other NCFHP COVID team members to connect partners to non-congregate sheltering and other wraparound services, and alert other local team leads to request additional assistance when needed.
Technical assistance and local team support:
- Provide technical assistance and support to county-level farmworker vaccine teams.
- Provide technical assistance and support to farmworker health outreach workers.
Secondary Support Roles
COVID Data Liaison:
- In coordination with the NCFHP Data Specialists, collect H-2A arrival, transfer and migrant housing data monthly, organize data and share with COVID team members.
- Work closely with NC Department of Labor, NC Department of Commerce and other key partners as needed for approved data sharing.
- Assist with CVMS vaccine record retrieval.
- Serve on NCFHP evaluation committee to help inform evaluation of COVID efforts.
- Assist with other data needs as necessary.
COVID Communications Liaison:
- In coordination with the NCFHP Communications Lead, assist with prompt and accurate COVID-related messaging including, but not limited to: COVID email blasts, e-newsletters, videos and flyers.
Manage COVID educational materials and activities to provide up-to-date information in clear, easily understandable, and culturally relevant way.
Additional duties:
- Assist with additional COVID-19 vaccination and response as needed, including training and support at local events such as health fairs and vaccination events.
- Participate in committees, task forces and workgroups with state and county partners as needed.
Essential Qualifications:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships and communication with a variety of organizations, agencies, communities and individuals.
- Ability to work with community, local and state partners to develop and implement strategies to respond to case and outbreak needs of farmworkers and the agricultural community.
- Ability to research and receive best practice guidance and implement promptly.
- Ability to multitask effectively, create systems for tracking activities and data, maintain organized and secure records and resolve issues promptly.
- Understanding of and commitment to cultural humility, health equity and racial equity.
- Experience with farmworkers or other historically marginalized populations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Spanish and English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest or experience in communicable disease management.
- Lived experience as part of a farmworker or agricultural family or community.
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Project management or emergency response experience.
- Experience working with state agencies, non-profits, health programs or federally qualified health centers.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in community development, community service, public health or social work (or a public health or social work educational background).
- Minimum of high school degree required.
Hours: Full-time: 40 hours per week (including some nights and weekends)
Primary Office Location: The Office of Rural Health is located at 311 Ashe Ave., Cooke Building, Raleigh, NC. This is a teleworking position with up to 1 in-person team meeting a month. In-person on-site event support may be required.
Hourly Range: $24 – $31 (dependent upon educational background and experience)
Benefits through Temporary Solutions (temp agency used by NCDHHS): Temporary employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the High Deductible Health Plan through Temporary Solutions. Temporary Solutions does not offer leave benefits such as vacation, sick or paid holidays.
To apply, please submit a cover letter specifying that you are responding to the vacancy announcement for the Outbreak Response Coordinator position and resume to Zoë Cummings at zoe.cummings@dhhs.nc.gov.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.
Special Projects Coordinator
Description of Work
The position is a full-time temporary position beginning as soon as possible through March 31, 2023. Temporary positions that extend beyond an 11-month period of service require a mandatory 31-day break, without pay.
The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the development of a new fellowship program and coordinate special projects and relationships with community-based organizations and partners. Job responsibilities will vary depending upon changing needs, but can include:
- Actively support the development of a new fellowship program, coordinate the management of the program in collaboration with program partners and serve as a mentor to the fellows.
- Coordinate and support special COVID-19 community-based projects related to farm safety, health and education.
- Assist team members with additional NCFHP programmatic activities related to COVID-19 response as needed, including digital inclusion, internet connectivity, emergency preparedness, training, supporting county-level farmworker vaccine teams and regional networks.
- Participate in committees, task forces and workgroups with state and county partners as needed.
Essential Qualifications:
- Ability to work with communities to develop and implement strategies to respond to the needs of farmworkers and the agricultural community.
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, agencies, communities and individuals.
- Understanding of and commitment to cultural humility, health equity and racial equity.
- Experience with farmworkers or other historically marginalized populations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Spanish and English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Lived experience as part of a farmworker or agricultural family or community.
- Project coordination experience.
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working with community-based agencies, state agencies, non-profits, health programs or federally qualified health centers.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in community development, community service, public health or social work (or a public health or social work educational background).
- Minimum of high school degree required.
Hours: Full-time: 40 hours per week
Primary Office Location: The Office of Rural Health is located at 311 Ashe Ave., Cooke Building, Raleigh, NC. This is a teleworking position with up to 1 in-person team meeting a month.
Hourly Range: $24 – $31 (dependent upon educational background and experience)
Benefits through Temporary Solutions (temp agency used by NCDHHS): Temporary employees placed on assignments that require 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance. However, Temporary Solutions does not offer leave benefits such as vacation, sick or paid holidays.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter specifying that you are responding to the vacancy announcement for the Special Projects Coordinator to Zoë Cummings at zoe.cummings@dhhs.nc.gov.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.
COVID-19 Reception Hub Coordinator
Description of Work
The position is a full-time temporary position through Temporary Solutions beginning as soon as possible through March 31, 2023. Temporary positions that extend beyond an 11-month period of service require a mandatory 31-day break, without pay.
The primary purpose of this position is to support NCFHP’s vaccination and COVID-response efforts among the farmworker population. Below is a description of the position, but please note that job responsibilities can change in response to changing needs.
Primary Role
Coordination of Reception Hub vaccination and testing site:
- Lead strategy for Reception Hub site, including on-site coordination, patient care management and follow-up.
- Coordinate on-site staffing and partners to provide services, education and patient support.
- Participate in Reception Hub site coordination meetings with medical services vendor and NCFHP Medical Director.
- Manage educational materials and activities to provide up-to-date information in clear, easily understandable and culturally relevant way.
- Responsible for Reception Hub activity tracking and reporting.
- Secure and track supplies, materials and snacks to be provided at Reception Hub events.
Secondary and Support Roles:
Coordination of isolation and quarantine (I/Q) wrap-around services:
- Participate in non-congregate sheltering meetings to inform partners about I/Q needs by county.
- Coordinate plan for wrap-around services for individuals in isolation housing at Reception Hub and assist partner agencies with accessing wrap-around services when needed.
- Assist with linking partners to safe sheltering resources in partnership with the NC Agromedicine Institute, NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and NC Department of Labor.
Management of supply orders:
- Coordinate procurement of personal protective equipment and other supplies for farmworker health agencies and partners.
- Track purchases and expenses.
Technical assistance and support:
- Provide technical assistance and support to county and region-level farmworker vaccine teams and farmworker health partners.
- Assist with local events such as health fairs, vaccination events, or personal protective equipment kit assembly.
Additional duties:
- Assist with additional COVID-19 vaccination and response as needed, including training, development of educational materials, and outbreak response.
- Participate in committees, task forces and workgroups with state and county partners as needed.
Essential Qualifications:
- Ability to work with communities to develop and implement strategies to respond to the needs of farmworkers and the agricultural community.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with organizations, agencies, communities and individuals.
- Ability to multitask effectively, create systems for tracking activities and needs, maintain organized records and resolve issues promptly.
- Skilled in prompt, professional and clear communication with a wide variety of partners using a variety of communication methods.
- Understanding of and commitment to cultural humility, health equity and racial equity.
- Experience with farmworkers or other underserved and vulnerable populations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Spanish and English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Lived experience as part of a farmworker or agricultural family or community.
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Project management experience.
- Experience working with state agencies, non-profits, health programs or federally qualified health centers.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in community development, community service, public health or social work (or a public health or social work educational background).
- Minimum of high school degree required.
Hours: Full-time: 40 hours per week (including some nights and weekends)
Primary Office Location: The Office of Rural Health is located at 311 Ashe Ave., Cooke Building, Raleigh, NC. This is a teleworking position with up to 1 in-person team meeting a month. In-person on-site event support is required when the Reception Hub is active (most likely February – November, usually 1–2 days a week). The Reception Hub is located in Moore County.
Hourly Range: $24 – $31 (dependent upon educational background and experience)
Benefits through Temporary Solutions (temp agency used by NCDHHS): Temporary employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the High Deductible Health Plan through Temporary Solutions. Temporary Solutions does not offer leave benefits such as vacation, sick or paid holidays.
To apply, please submit a cover letter specifying that you are responding to the vacancy announcement for the Reception Hub Coordinator position, and resume to Zoë Cummings at zoe.cummings@dhhs.nc.gov.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.