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About Westfield State University:

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

Our Values

Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.

• Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
• Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
• Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
• Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
• Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
• Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Job Description:

Campus Title: Health Equity Coordinator
State Job Title: Staff Assistant
Department: Social Work
Job Code: HA5600
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: 7115-6014
Bargaining Unit: APA
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Timeframe: 43 Weeks
Shift: TBD
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Receives general and task supervision from the IBHC Project Director.
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $35,000.00

This is a grant-funded, fully-benefited 20-hour/week position from September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

General Statement of Duties:
The Health Equity Coordinator will work with IBHC Equity Project students and collaborate with the IBHC Field Coordinator and IBHC Specializations Coordinator in identifying community needs and arranging resources for underserved and diverse communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:

• Lead the monthly Health Equity Meetings for students.
• Work with IBHC Equity Project students to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate the Health Equity Poster Presentations and the Health Equity Projects.
• Infuse WSU IBHC resources into our rural, medically underserved and diverse communities to meet community partner needs.
• Disseminate online IBHC training modules and activities.
• Collaborate with the IBHC Field Coordinator and IBHC Specializations Coordinator in recommending new field sites and supervisors within integrated behavioral health/primary care settings focusing on children, youth, and family; health social work, addictions, and Latinx Community Health.
• Attend meetings, collaborate, & act as a resource for the Community Health Equity Advisory Board.
• Identify community SDOH needs and coordinating responsive community-based strategies.
• Work with the IBHCE Field Coordinator in provide assistance, consultation, and training to students, field instructors, and faculty regarding health equity.
• Assess SDOH and identify responsive strategies to systemically intervene in our rural, medically underserved and diverse communities.
• Represent WSU at the monthly meetings of the Pioneer Valley Interprofessional Education Collaborative and the Interprofessional Health Equity Incubator Work Group and Project.
• Attend meetings as needed of the Field Advisory Board, the MSW Department Committee, and other committees as necessary.
• Participate and assist in all HRSA Project related events as requested, annual conference, and grand rounds events.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Applicants should have an MSW with 2 years post-degree experience. Public health degrees will be considered.
• Previous experience in social work education and/or integrated behavioral or primary care is strongly encouraged.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal, independent judgment, organizational, and computer skills.
• The capacity to work in a fast-paced team-based environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous practice with children, youth, family, with those living with addictions or in the Latinx community.
• Knowledge of area social services organizations.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Additional Information:

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage .

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.


Application Instructions:

An on-line application is required. The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three references *
• Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree

* Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application.

Deadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected.

NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.