Altamonte Springs, Florida
Birmingham, Alabama
Posted: 21-Aug-23
Location: Syracuse, New York
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Our Mission:
Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.
Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the HARC's Director, the Educational Case Manager is responsible for the provision of educational, case management, and counseling services to the center participants. The Educational Case Manager will fully represent the program in the absence of the Director and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to give HARC's candidates the tools necessary to reach their full potential.
The HARC is a grant-funded initiative through the Mother Cabrini Foundation that seeks to create a bridge between the need for more culturally and linguistically diverse health care professionals and the current, untapped resource of refugees and immigrants trained in health care professions in their countries of origin now living in New York State.
This position is funded by external sources and is contingent on continued renewal of those funds.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job duties specific to this position:
- Assist Director in recruitment of Center participants.
- Conduct assessments of Center participants to include the following: gathering information on professional education and professional work experience in country of origin, education/work experience in the US, summary of efforts/approaches in trying to practice profession, reason for migration and an assessment of motivation, strengths, areas of growth as related to achieving professional goals.
- Collaborate with the Director to develop a Career Pathway Plan for each participant.
- Translate participants information from Spanish to English and vice versa
- Successfully provide case management services to assist participants in researching licensing processes, validating credentials, referrals for study courses, assistance with applications, research on alternative career programs, linkage to opportunities in the health care field.
- Provide brief supportive counseling, motivational counseling, and problem solving focused on professional transitions and professional adaptation in the United States.
- Conduct a follow-up assessment of participants to examine progress on interim steps and goals as well as barriers encountered.
- Provide other educational/support group activities for participants as needed.
- Collaborate with the Director and Center staff to generate data for grant proposals and reports.
- Collaborate with the Director to promote and advocate for participants by connecting with campus and community partners, employers, and other agencies.
- Maintain files for all participants in caseload and uphold professional standards of documentation of assessments, plans, and progress notes.
- Collaborate with Director to ensure the Center is diverse and inclusive and is providing appropriate resources to participants.
- Teach resource courses for participants as needed (ENL, English for Healthcare Professions, etc.).
- Collaborate with the Center Director to implement the HARC's inaugural Language and Literacy Center (LLC) and branding to the community and beyond.
- Tutor WBC participants enrolled in various programs at the College and in other programs e.g. SU-ELI, NCLEX, NCLEX-PN, EOT, USMLE-STEPS exams, etc.
Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:
- Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne's mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
- Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
- Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
- Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college's strategic goals.
- Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
- Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
- Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne's established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
- Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
- Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
- Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:
- Demonstrates commitment to promoting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment by supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the employee's unit.
- Regularly participates in professional development opportunities to become more aware of DEI issues and to consider ways in which their work can be expanded to honor and incorporate the diversity of our community.
- Works to neutralize institutional bias by analyzing the policies and procedures of their unit and making suggestions to remove barriers for historically underserved people.
- Promotes open communication across Le Moyne's community in order to create an inclusive environment, and understanding of others backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.
Pay Range: $28.00-$30.00/hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please go to https://lemoyne.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=166383 and click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:
- Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
- Current resume
- Contact information for 3 professional references
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in education or health-related field; Master's Degree is preferred.
- Must be proficient in spoken and written Spanish
- Experience in case management and/or counseling is required.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) experience working with immigrant populations preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health care professions in New York State preferred.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish
- Self-starter with enthusiasm to establish Center's processes and workflows.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to represent the Center to prospective participants and the community partners.
- Ability to interact with a variety of personalities in a professional manner.
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to work professionally and ethically within a multi-cultural setting, including ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of persons, documents, data and communications.
- Competent in virtual working and teaching applications.
- Willingness to work a flex schedule including evenings and weekends.
