ND EHDI Family Navigator / Research Associate

ND EHDI Family Navigator / Research Associate

ND EHDI Navigator Program

Position Summary: The North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities @ MSU is hiring two individuals to serve as Family Navigators for the North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (ND EHDI) Navigator Program. NDCPD has received new funding from the Oberkotter Foundation to enhance and expand the established ND EHDI program, supporting timely access to newborn hearing healthcare through the implementation of a navigator model. Family Navigators will work directly with families to help achieve and accelerate key benchmarks in early hearing detection, identification, and intervention.

Position Responsibilities: Individuals hired for these positions should be “skilled professionals” capable of providing family-centered support, reducing barriers to care, and helping families navigate the complex Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) system. While lived experience is not required, it is preferred. The individual(s) hired for this position will be expected to develop a basic knowledge of hearing loss, newborn hearing screening, the importance of early hearing detection, identification, and intervention, early intervention (EI) services, risk factors predisposing families to access challenges, and local support resources (i.e., providers and/or programs). The focus of these positions is on data monitoring and analysis, technical assistance, resource connection, and emotional support, which can be provided by professionals (like social workers or educators) or experienced parent-mentors. Specific duties are listed below:

• Utilize the ND EHDI Information System OZ eSP to: 1) Monitor screening, diagnostic, and early intervention data, 2) Export data for further analysis to identify discrepancies, attainment of 1-3-6 benchmarks, reporting activities, and 3) perform data entry tasks.
• Conduct follow-up by contacting families, service providers i.e. hospital staff, audiologists, and early intervention staff, and family support organizations.

• Provide technical assistance to ND EHDI information system users.

Other miscellaneous duties, depending on project assignments, are listed below:

• Become knowledgeable about NDCPD and carry out the assigned project goals and activities.
• Develop/disseminate material (instructional materials, articles, brochures, presentations, technical reports).
• Provide technical assistance and/or consultation to individuals, agencies, and consumers.
• Provide training and present at meetings and conferences.
• Perform research and data analysis that impact individuals with disabilities.
• Negotiate agreements following NDCPD and MSU guidelines.
• Participate in agency, statewide, and national planning/policy groups to address unmet needs and emerging issues.
• Coordinate, conduct, participate, and travel to events in and out of state.
• Provide supervision of NDCPD staff.
• Develop other external funding resources to further disability research, services, training, and technical assistance.
• Participate in internal NDCPD committees and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications: Qualified applicants should have the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree with a major in Business or Public Administration, or a related business field, or Social Work or related behavioral science is preferred; other degrees will be considered. Applicants must have 1 year of related work experience. Preference will be given to applicants holding a master’s degree or with lived experience.
• Experience with Office Suite (MS Office Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Experience working with information systems and data analysis.
• Be self-directed and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks via multiple supervisors and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people with disabilities, constituents, and staff.
• Successfully complete a criminal history background check.

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive fringe benefit packages include employer-paid full family coverage for health insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, and tuition waiver benefits. Explore MSU Benefits.

Additional Information: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. If questions, contact Jerusha Olthoff, jerusha.olthoff@minotstateu.edu

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Located in north central North Dakota, Minot State University is a place where east meets west. Nestled on the northern edge of the Mouse River Valley, the campus stands at the heart of the "Magic City." The city of Minot - nicknamed the "Magic City" for its phenomenal growth during the early 1900s - is a regional center for commerce, culture, healthcare, agribusiness and industry.

Minot is home to Minot Air Force Base and is a key service provider in the burgeoning Bakken oil play that's made North Dakota's economy one of the strongest in the United States. Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life. Our athletic programs participate in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the NCAA Division II.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:
Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials:
Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

Veteran's Preference:
Veteran's claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement:
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