MN Immigrant and Refugee Health Announcements Bi-Weekly Update
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March 29, 2023
The MIRHA Bi-Weekly update is a compilation of announcements from listservs, community, partners, and MIRHN (Metro Immigrant and Refugee Health Network) members to improve the health and engagement of immigrant and refugee communities in Minnesota. Sharing an item does not imply endorsement by the MDH Refugee and International Health program or MDH as a whole.
If you have a relevant event, training, job posting, grant, or other announcement you would like to share with the group, please send it with the subject line "MIRHA SUBMISSION" to erica.chung@state.mn.us and ong.lee@state.mn.us
Connecting to faith, spirituality, and sacred spaces may be an important factor for Afghan newcomers settling into communities across the country. Faith-based supports can decrease social isolation, create a sense of belonging, and help newcomers heal from trauma. This panel discussion will explore how faith-based practices can help Afghan Muslims cope with the impacts of trauma and resettlement stressors, as well as support their transitions into their new communities.
Thursday| March 30| 1-2 p.m. CT
To register, visit Panel Discussion on Faith-Based Healing and Coping Practices Among Afghan Muslims
The goal with this learning community is to provide a space to discuss Community Health Worker topics specific to local public health. At this meeting a selection of local public health agencies will share how Community Health Workers have been integrated into their teams including programs and services provided by CHWs, how positions are funded, and lessons learned. Anyone interested in learning more about community health workers in local public health is welcome to attend.
Tuesday| April 4 | 10-2 p.m. CT
To register, visit Community Health Worker Learning Community for Local Public Health
With over 150 exhibitors with job opportunities, visit the Anoka County Career Fair held at Anoka Technical College to connect with local businesses, stakeholders, and job seekers.
Wednesday| April 12 | 10-2 p.m. CT
For more information, contact Heidi Braun at (763) 576-4045 or email Heidi.Braun@anokaramsey.edu
Sponsored by: Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center. This interactive webinar focuses on the continuum of community participation as a strategy for engaging leaders to improve health outcomes. Participants will assess who is represented in collaborative efforts to ensure equitable participation and inclusion. Participants will discuss expressions of power and the types and distribution of power and leverage their understanding of power dynamics to create more equitable and inclusive partnerships. This course includes a variety of instructional methods including group discussion, break-out sessions, and hands-on learning activities and exercises. Audience: This webinar is appropriate for all levels of clinical and public health professionals as well as non-traditional audiences including government, non-profit, business, and grassroots organizations.
Thursday| April 20 | 12 p.m. CT
To register, visit Community Participation and Power
MORE’s Run for Refugees 5K is a family-friendly event that takes place at Phalen Lake Park in St. Paul, MN. Whether you want to seriously compete (prizes are awarded to the first three finishers - male and female!), just walk and enjoy the beautiful weather, or somewhere in-between - this is the event for you!
This family-friendly event costs $35 plus processing fees (kids under 18 are free!).
Price increases after April 30th and again on race day.
Saturday| June 24 | 9:30 a.m. CT
To register, visit Run for Refugees 5K
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MN Department of Human Rights is hiring for two positions
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Equity and Inclusion Support Specialist (Apply by 3/30)
- The Equity and Inclusion Support Specialist processes requests from other State Agencies to help ensure contractors have the appropriate Workforce and Equal Pay Certificates or exemptions before carrying out a project. This position also performs other administrative duties.
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OnBase Administrator and Process Improvement Coordinator (Apply by 4/4)
- This position within the Minnesota Department of Human Rights is tasked with standardizing the agency's operations and improving the agency's database.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is hiring for multiple positions
- Small Cities Grant Specialist (Apply by 3/30)
- This position will provide outreach and assistance in conjunction with the Small Cities Development Program’s application process. Additionally, this position will review financial requests and rank project viability using state and federal requirements.
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Procurement and Administrative Services Manager (Apply by 4/4)
- This position within DEED will shape agency-wide strategic planning for creative and innovative ways to improve agency services and agency goals.
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Accounting Technician (Apply by 5/3)
- This position within DEED will provide para-professional accounting work through the application of independent decision making and professional judgement in all assigned areas and provide technical and fiscal advice to the Statewide Accounting System vouchers. The
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Supervisors of Admin and Client Accounting (5/4)
- This position within DEED will serve as the leader and expert relating to financial business planning and operations and manage the Accounts Payable Admin and Client Accounting activities.
MN Department of Public Safety Deputy Director of Internal Affairs/Affirmative Action (Apply by 3/30)
This position is within the Minnesota Department of Public Safety as a new position in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through investigations, affirmative action efforts, and reasonable accommodations under Title I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the position will have an opportunity to affect change across the entire agency and to serve the broader community.
To learn more and apply, visit Deputy Director of Internal Affairs/Affirmative Action
University of Minesota HR Immigration Specialist (Open until filled)
The Immigration Specialist provides centralized immigration and visa support to the Medical School at University of Minnesota as a key member of the Human Resources Immigration Support Team (IST). The IST is housed within the Dean’s Office Human Resources team and provides central standardized support for the immigration function of the clinical, research, and academic departments of the Medical School. This position may also coordinate with HR peers within University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) for common paymaster visas.
To learn more and apply, visit HR Immigration Specialist
MN Department of Health is hiring for multiple positions
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Rural Communications Specialist (Apply by 4/4)
- This position exists to serve the health communications needs of Minnesotans in rural communities, through expertise and support for and among key communications partners, including local and tribal health departments.
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Public Information Officer (Apply 4/14)
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This position serves as a communications expert for the agency, providing high-level expertise, guidance, and services to leadership and staff in the areas of communications strategy and planning, message development, outreach, media relations, and crisis communication. It includes day-to-day coordination and oversight of the communications and outreach activities for the assigned areas of the department, as well as supporting agency-wide and cross-cutting communications initiatives.
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Workforce Pathways Planner (Apply by 4/14)
- This position exists within the Center for Public Health Practice to build and implement a state workforce pathways plan. This plan will support early educational opportunities to learn about public health in settings like schools (K-12), will engage institutions of higher learning, trade schools and other post-secondary training programs to build a public health workforce that has the skills to support the 21st Century public health system. A public health workforce that reflects the diversity of the state is key to the success of the governmental public health system in Minnesota.
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Surveillance Unit Supervisor (Apply by 4/14)
- As the Surveillance Supervisor, you will direct the work of the Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Surveillance Unit within the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control (IDEPC) Division. This position will need to apply state-of-the-art technical expertise in epidemiologic methods and public health strategies required to develop, maintain and enhance statewide surveillance for pathogens often acquired in health care settings as well as direct efforts to contain transmission of these pathogens in partnership with health care partners, direct outbreak investigations related to health care settings, healthcare-associated pathogens, and/or medical products. In addition, this position will serve as a member of the Section management team.
St. Catherine Program Director for MPH in Global Health (Apply by 4/16)
The MPH in Global Health Program is focused on developing socially responsible leaders to combat public health issues by engaging and collaborating with local and global communities. The Program Director will provide strategic direction and leadership to the department. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing an innovative and respected program of research in their area of interest and expertise to advance the discipline and inform classroom teaching. This is a 10-month, tenure track position that will begin in August of 2023. Dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and experiences, the initial appointment may be at the assistant or associate professor level.
To learn more and apply, visit Program Director
Hennepin County is Hiring for Multiple Positions
Three Rivers Park District Seasonal Community Outreach Planner (Open until filled)
The Seasonal Community Outreach Planner will work with our Community Engagement team to introduce new audiences to camping, biking and trails, the Recreation Pass Plus fee assistance program, and all things outdoors through the warmer months. The role is people-centered, fun, active, outdoors, focused on removing barriers and increasing access to the outdoors, and supported by a truly amazing team of people.
To learn more and apply, visit Seasonal Community Outreach Planner
The Governor's Office is hiring for multiple positions
The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) Minnesota is hiring for two positions
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Program Manager- Minnesota Afghan Program (Open until filled)
- CVT is seeking a Program Manager to lead the implementation of CVT’s new Afghan Program in Minnesota in partnership with the Afghan Cultural Society (ACS). The Afghan program will provide interdisciplinary mental health and community services both on-site at ACS and in a CVT outpatient clinic setting, offering individual, group and community-level interventions for Afghan humanitarian parolees. They will also provide team leadership and program management, ensure the smooth operation and delivery of services for clients and beneficiaries and foster and maintain a cohesive interdisciplinary care team as they provide rehabilitative care to Afghan survivors.
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Program Manager and Clinician- Healing Heart (Open until filled)
- CVT is seeking a Program Manager and Clinician at CVT's Healing Hearts program to provide team leadership, program management and clinical mental health services (psychotherapy or social work). Additionally, they will ensure the smooth operation and delivery of services for clients, foster and maintain cohesive interdisciplinary care teams as they provide rehabilitative care to survivors of torture & war trauma, and develop the program through collaboration with local stakeholders and survivor communities.
Karen Organization of Minnesota Youth Case Manager (Bilingual English-Karen) (Open until filled)
The Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) is seeking a bilingual (Karen-English) professional who is passionate to work with youth facing challenges related to substance abuse, homelessness, mental health, and family issues. The Youth Case Manager will work alongside KOM’s Community Health Educators, community leaders, parents, youth, and partner organizations. The Youth Case Manager will provide coordinated services to help youth from Burma in Minnesota connect to treatment, stable housing, and community. The Youth Case Manager will also facilitate group activities for at-risk youth. Worksites would include St. Paul Public School sites, other community locations in the twin cities and KOM office.
To learn more and apply, visit Youth Case Manager
Minneapolis Foundation West Bank Micro Grants
DEADLINE: April 24
The West Bank Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation is now accepting grant applications from organizations that serve the needs of residents living in the West Bank area of Minneapolis. The purpose of the West Bank Fund is to:
- Recognize the diverse cultures of West Bank residents and improve social connections across cultures and generations.
- Encourage West Bank residents to engage in community and policy issues that are important to them.
For more information, visit West Back Micro Grants
MN Department of Health Regional Health Equity Network Grant
DEADLINE: April 28
Funded projects will work with partners to connect, strengthen, and amplify health equity efforts. Minnesota’s public health partnerships can build on successes and address the clear inequities that have long existed and may have been more evident during the COVID-19 response. Funded activities and projects will work toward shifting conditions that hold inequities in place and open pathways to advancing health equity and intentionally build relationships that are foundational for successful public health partnerships.
For more information, visit Regional Health Equity Network Grant
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Application Available
Deadline: Monday, May 1
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is now accepting applications for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for funding for Cohort 9. Funding will go to create or expand community learning centers that provide academic support, enrichment, and youth development programs during non-school hours and summers.
For more information, visit Community Learning Center Grant
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The City of Bloomington Community-Based Mental Health Pop-Ups
DEADLINE: April 4
The City of Bloomington is seeking a vendor to facilitate a series of mental health pop-up events serving Bloomington, Edina and Richfield. The events will be focused on populations that are systemically excluded from mental health resources; the primary audience will be youth, with a specific focus on BIPOC communities.
The events will raise awareness about the importance of youth mental health and increase opportunities for community members to engage with one another. Attendees will share, connect, and learn about mental health resources and the distinct needs of their communities. Venders will partner with trusted messengers to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information. The pop-up events will be held in various informal settings, from barber shops to cafes, to mobilize existing community relationships.
For more information, visit Community-Based Mental Health Pop-Ups
Apply to Serve on a Minnesota Advisory Board
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Minnesota Humanities Center Board – The board serves as an advisory body for the Minnesota Humanities Center. The Minnesota Humanities Center conducts professional development opportunities for educators and the public, creates and disseminates one-of-a-kind educational resources, and partners with a variety of communities and organizations to offer humanities-based programs statewide.
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Governor’s Workforce Development Board – The Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) is Minnesota’s federally required state workforce development board under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The GWDB advises the Governor, state agencies, and the Legislature on issues related to the state’s public workforce development system, and oversees the state’s four-year WIOA State Plan.
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Board of Chiropractic Examiners – The board verifies credentials, examines, licenses and regulates chiropractors. The board also reviews and handles complaints, approves continuing education programs, approves audits licensee's CE, and registers professional corporations.
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Board of Cosmetology Examiners – The board’s core functions include inspections of salons and schools, licensing of practitioners and establishments, and compliance enforcement for those who pose risks to the health and safety of Minnesotans.
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Board of Barber Examiners – The board oversees the administration, enforcement, regulation, and adoption of rules regulating the barber profession.
To learn more and to apply to any of these board positions, visit the Secretary of State’s website.
National Resources Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM) Updates
Designing Community-Based Communication Campaigns
How can health advocates, community health workers (CHWs), outreach workers, and community members best reach the segments of their community with critical health messaging, battling misinformation and building on their trusted community relationships, when they have limited funding or expertise? Migrant Clinicians Network’s (MCN’s) new communication manual, Designing Community-Based Communication Campaigns, available in English and Spanish, seeks to equip communities with detailed information so they can do just that.
For more information, visit Designing Community-Based Communication Campaigns
NRC-RIM and Partners release Ramadan materials
As Ramadan begins in April, there has been some concern that receiving a vaccine could be considered breaking fast, or that it may not be halal. Encourage vaccines, boosters, and other COVID-19 safety measures with these resources.
NRC-RIM and partners have created a series of videos and other resources about Ramadan faith leaders addressing potential questions or concerns from members of Muslim communities.
Read more about the materials here: Ramadan Materials
More information on the Metro Immigrant and Refugee Health Network, including meeting information, can be found here:
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/rih/about/mirhn.html
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