Stay tuned for more announcements on ways to be involved with the Alliance and future employment opportunities.
Education Opportunities
Mental Health and Infant Feeding Webinar
Friday, September 17th, 2021, 9:00am-12:00pm CT
Hosted by Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition
Join the Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition to explore the intersection of mental health and infant feeding. Our presenters will speak from their experience and expertise, as well as their cultural context. CERPs are available for this event.
The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the workshop on September 17.
Click here to register.
Pivoting to the Future: Opportunity, Complexity, and Working Together Webinar
Thursday, September 23 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
By Minnesota Department of Health
The Minnesota Department of Health invites you to a free, virtual professional development opportunity, in lieu of this year’s Community Health Conference.
During this event, we’ll learn together about tools we can use to pivot to face the changes ahead. Featured speakers Tuesday Ryan-Hart and Tim Merry of The Outside will help guide us, using their experience leading an organization that helps people problem-solve together, expand influence, and transcend the overwhelming. In addition, we’ll learn how to care for and pace ourselves during this time of recovery, with the help of a professional specializing in mental and emotional health and well-being.
Click here for more information.
Job Opportunities
Field-Based Community Health Worker Maternity/NICU- Twin Cities area
As a Field Based Community Health Worker (CHW), you will act in a liaison role with the Maternity, Postpartum, and NICU members to ensure appropriate care is accessed as well as to provide home and social assessments and member education. CHW’s work in a team-based structure and spend the majority of their time in the community engaging directly with members. Interesting in learning to work with medically complex patients who may be experiencing significant addiction and/or behavioral health conditions is important for this role.
This position is full–time (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have the flexibility to work any of our 8 – hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8 am to 5 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. This position is a field-based position with a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field. You will support Minneapolis and/or St. Paul, MN.
Click here to apply.
Patient Navigator- Cancer Center, Rochester
The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Patient Navigator is a liaison between our patients and their families from Native American and Alaskan Native (NA/AN) communities and Mayo Clinic. The Patient Navigator maintains a web presence for ease of contact and assists the patient and their family members by identifying needs and facilitating connections which can decrease barriers to treatment and improve their overall experience. The Patient Navigator is proactive in contacting and assisting patients as well as the patient’s care team. The Navigator remains current with resource and referral information and helps identify gaps in resources offered, working within their respective NA/AN community, as appropriate. This position may require minimal travel to tribal communities or clinical facilities.
The Patient Navigator works collaboratively with staff throughout Mayo Clinic and local service providers to enhance service and referral networks. The Patient Navigator is required to adhere to the ethical, compliance, and regulatory standards set forth for the enter/department/division/program and institution. This position requires the flexibility to work weekends and evenings when necessary. Must enjoy interacting with and serving a diverse patient population and thrive in a rapidly-changing, fast-paced environment. The Navigator is a professional member of the Mayo Clinic care team and committed to supporting and assisting team members with all patients as needed in addition to serving as the primary navigator for specific patient populations.
Click here to apply.
CHW Survey
The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW), through a grant from Johnson & Johnson, has organized a project to advance the identity, capacity, and sustainable infrastructure of Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the US. As a part of this effort, NACHW has developed a national survey focusing on CHW professional identity, leadership, and organizational capacity in order to understand the current workforce and its strengths and challenges. CHWs from across the country, representing different languages, sectors, and experiences led the development of this survey and will continue to lead the survey analysis and next steps.
Please complete all survey questions by September 17th, 2021.
Click here for more information and to register.
Conferences
Rural Minnesota Community Health Worker Conference
Friday, October 15, 2021, 9 am – 4 pm in Bemidji, MN at the Hampton Inn & Suites
Early Bird Rate Deadline Oct. 1: $60
Regular Rate Starting Oct. 2: $75
Click here for more information and to register.
Fundraisers
Mark Your Calendars... Give to the Max 2021 is coming up
Minnesota's giving holiday is back for a 13th year! Mark your calendars now for Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 18, with the Early Giving period beginning on Monday, November 1! More information will come from the Alliance over the coming weeks.
WellShare International Bridge to Health Event
WellShare is hosting their annual Bridge to Health fundraising event, featuring public health thought leader, Dr. MayKao Hang. Please join us on Tuesday, September 28 for a program that is certain to renew hope, offer solutions, and build community.
The Bridge to Health event engages Minnesotans from all walks of life to envision a world where one’s zip code, skin color, or birthplace does NOT determine access to quality health resources. Come and enjoy music provided by renowned African Rhythms DJ Salif Keita, a delicious breakfast, and connect with our amazing community: The program starts at 8:30 am.
All pre-event registrations will be matched up to $1,000 by a generous WellShare donor. Please consider donating even if you are unable to attend this event. Please use this link to learn more and register for Bridge to Health: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridge-to-health-2021-tickets-157652154839
For more education and job opportunities from around the state of Minnesota join the CHW Registry! Click here to join!
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