Program Coordinator

1 week ago


Iowa City, Iowa, United States University of Iowa Full time

Position Summary

The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Iowa College of Public Health is seeking applicants for a 50% Program Coordinator position. The Program Coordinator will coordinate the scale up of the Iowa Refugee Mental Health program funded by the Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services. Coordinate and provide support to the roll out of the World Health Organizations' Problem Management Plus ( PM+) intervention across Iowa. Key areas of responsibility include project and operations management, communication and outreach, compliance, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Operational Management

·Provide clinical supervision to PM+ Helpers, one hour per week for each identified PM+ Helper to do the following:

oAnalyze client data with the Helper, ensure that the assessment data is entered consistently and correctly

oHold PM+ Helpers accountable for covering all content of each PM+ session

oHold PM+ Helpers accountable for meeting with clients in a timely manner

oProvide feedback and recommendations

oProcess with Helpers how they are managing their own emotional well being

oRe-teach strategies and helping skills as needed

oModel and encourage professional and ethical behavior and

oProvide documentation of mentoring meetings

oProvide group supervision for Helpers who have mastered basic skills

oConnect Helpers to continuing education opportunities

·Assist with the development of the curriculum for the PM+ Helpers Training (July and August)

oWork as a member of the team to finalize class syllabus

oAssist with the organization of resources and materials

oAssist with organization of quizzes

oCollaborate with the Distance Learning

·Lead the Training for Eastern Iowa

oAssist with Helper selection and screening

oLead weekly planning meeting with co-trainers

oScore the Helpers' pre and post training videos

oRecruit and coordinate Buddies

oRecruit, train and coordinate practice clients

·Coordinate a state-wide Virtual training

oCollaborate with UI Distance Learning Department

oRecruit and coordinate trainers

oAssist with Helper selection and screening

oLead weekly planning meetings with trainers

oScore the Helpers pre and post training videos

oRecruit and coordinate Buddies

oRecruit, train and coordinate practice clients

Communication and Outreach

·Meet weekly with State-wide Coordinator

·Meet regularly with Local Coordinator

·Meet regularly with other clinical mentors

·Meet weekly with Graduate assistant – data collection

Quality Improvement

·Coordinate program activities to ensure compliance with University of Iowa policies, procedures, practices and programs, as well as with federal, state and local legal/regulatory standards

Required Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of one year clinical experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Previous experience interacting with, maintaining relationships, and communicating effectively with various stakeholders. Ability to travel frequently within the State of Iowa is required. Ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standard. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Desirable Qualification

Trained as a Trainer for Problem Management Plus.

Desirable Qualification

Ability to speak another language of refugee populations in Iowa. Previous experience working with refugees, the federal refugee policy, resettlement programs at the State or National level. Some knowledge of the mental health care system.

Application Details:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload  a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of  14  calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

This position is eligible for  hybrid  work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the and .

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position.Located in Iowa City, Iowa. Hybrid work available. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click . Why Iowa City? Click .

Additional Information:

Classification Title: Program Coordinator

Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

Schedule: part time

Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa

Pay Level:

Contact Information:

Organization: College of Public Health

Contact Name: Michele Hogue

Contact Email:

Additional Information Classification Title: Program Coordinator Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Part-time Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa, Remote within Iowa Compensation Pay Level: 4A Contact Information Organization: College of Public Health Contact Name: Michele Hogue Contact Email: michele-hogue@uiowa.edu
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