Family Representative Rural Institute

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Staff Vacancy Announcement

The

Rural Institute

invites applications for

Family Representative

to oversee

Responsibilities

Participate in Maternal Child Health advisory boards, committees and councils

Participate in Annual Title V Maternal Child Health Block Grant Application compilation and review

Participate in meetings with Children Special Health Services Section and the Family-to-Family Health Information Center

Participate in Children Special Health Services programming policies and decisions

Participate in consultation of other maternal child health programs as directed by the Children’s Special Health Services

Support parent and family engagement with needs assessment and other program planning initiatives

Attendance at Maternal Child Health conferences at the discretion of the Department and Family to Family health information center

Assist in preparation and presentation of educational resources to stakeholders and public

Assist in Maternal Child Health outreach materials including website

Support information sharing for families of children with special health needs through strategic network building

Minimum Required Experience

Strong and effective communication skills, both orally and written

Ability to create and present trainings to stakeholders, families and the public as needed

Ability to use computer, databases and Microsoft suite programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to learn public health program principles

Critical thinking skills

Effective collaboration

Ability to effectively telework

Preferred Qualifications

Lived experience as a parent or guardian of a child with special health needs

Preferred ability to travel to annual out of state conference

About the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities and UM

RIIC Mission statement:

We engage in research, provide education and interdisciplinary training, and develop model services that improve the skills, abilities, quality of life and satisfaction of people with disabilities in rural communities, their families and those who support and partner with them.

We practice: (a) respectful partnership, (b) informed leadership and (c) evidence-based agenda-setting.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five

priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

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Position Details

Position Title: Family Representative (Research Asst III)

Position Number: NEW

Department:

Rural Institute

Work Schedule:

Part-time, 0.2 FTE, Monday- Friday varied, 12 months/year

Salary: $16.945/hr

Union Affiliation:

None

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, and wellness program.

LESS THAN .50 FTE:

Pro-rated annual and sick leave; Public Employees Retirement (PERS) optional

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment

In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be

provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu