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-- Josh Shepherd

National Center For Farmworker Health

Resource Center Manager

(512) 312-5463

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UC Job Opportunity

Community Health Prog Rep, Sr

VL# 7418 External (Limited Appointment)

(Extended)

Community Health

Prog Rep, Sr

$2,921.00

- $4,966.00/Mo.

Open

Until Filled but no later than 04-27-07

This

position is located in: Biological and Agricultural Engineering and is not

represented by a union. Working hours: M-F, 8-5. This is a Limited Appointment

position. Limited Appointments have less than a total of 1,000 working hours

(about 5 months). This position has the likelihood of

being extended.

This

External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications

from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously.

THIS

POSITION ENDS MAY 31, 2007, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION AND/OR BECOMING

CAREER DEPENDING ON FUNDING. CalAgrAbility is part of a nation-wide network

of agricultural safety and rehabilitation programs housed at land-grant

universities. The mission of CalAgrAbility is to help individuals working

in agriculture that have permanent conditions or injuries that hinder their

efforts to continue working on farms. CalAgrAbility works with farmers,

farm workers, farm families of all nationalities, ages, ethnicities, whether

monolingual or bilingual. Assistance is provided to everyone regardless

of his or her injuries or disabilities. Other consumers include the broader

community and service agencies that serve the same consumer-base.Some conditions

are common, such as arthritis, low vision, hearing loss, or mobility problems.

Others injuries are more serious, such as amputations or spinal injuries.

CalAgrAbility is a bilingual program. The project goal is to examine problems

at farm sites and in homes and to offer rural consumers (clients) potential

solutions for dealing with conditions that make it difficult for farmers

and farm workers to continue work in agriculture. A solution may consist

merely of rearranging a work site, changing how tasks are done, or modifying

equipment. CalAgrAbility staff offers direct service to all individuals

and families working in agriculture to help eliminate barriers for those

with disabilities and injuries.

Responsibilities:

This position works as part of a bilingual (Spanish/English) agricultural

rehabilitation service delivery team to arrange and deliver services that

will enhance consumers (rural residents in agricultural areas) opportunities

to continue working in agriculture.

Requirements:

Bilingual/fluency in Spanish and English. Knowledge of the structure and

content of both English and Spanish language including the meaning and spelling

of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation. Skills to

effectively communicate in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience;

communicating with others to convey information effectively; persuade others

to change mind or behavior. Knowledge of human behavior and performance;

individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning

and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of physical disabilities.

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact daily with members of the community

and program affiliates in a professional, positive, service-oriented manner

and consistent with the philosophy of the program. Experience administering

a program for disabled individuals/families or experience assisting with

such a program. Strong organizational skills to prioritize workload and

effectively manage the program. Skills to operate independently, solve problems,

and make programmatic decisions. Experience preferred in one or more of

the following areas: (a) field-based evaluation projects, ( rehabilitation

counseling, © teaching experience or presentations at professional conferences,

or (d) undergraduate teaching, supervising, and/or mentoring experience.

Experience using computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

internet, and electronic mail. Special Conditions of Employment: Employee

is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.

Non smoking work environment. Overnight Travel required. Valid CA driver’s

license required. Work hours outside standard 8AM-5PM schedule. Work occasional

evenings/nights. Work occasional weekends and holidays. Some work includes

farmsite visits in various weather and terrain conditions. Physical Requirements:

Position requires lifting up to 30 lbs.

Application

Process: Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process

or apply at UC Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park,

, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the

Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required

application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration

Building, on the Internet http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp or UCDMC

Personnel Office, TICON III, 2nd Floor, 2730 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento,

Ca. For additional information call (530) 752-7520 UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative

Action Employer TDD Line (530) 752-7140

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the position description

VL# 7418 External (Limited Appointment)

Community Health Prog Rep, Sr $2,921 - $4,966/Mo.

Final Filing Date OPEN

This position is located

in: Biological and Agricultural Engineering and is not represented by a

union.

Working hours: M-F, 8-5.

This is a Limited Appointment position. Limited Appointments have less than

a

total of 1,000 working

hours. This position has the possibility of extension.

FOR FULL DESCRIPTION: http://jobs.hr.ucdavis.edu/jm/ViewVacancy?id=7418