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- Support program and award management for the Health Team in USAID/Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)’s Office of Technical and Program Quality (TPQ).- Provide input on the development of guidelines and policy related to global program award management through participation in team meetings and Bureau level working groups.- Participate in overseas program monitoring trips to ensure BHA/TPQ partners and awards are meeting program objectives. - Communicate implications of… Show more - Support program and award management for the Health Team in USAID/Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)’s Office of Technical and Program Quality (TPQ).- Provide input on the development of guidelines and policy related to global program award management through participation in team meetings and Bureau level working groups.- Participate in overseas program monitoring trips to ensure BHA/TPQ partners and awards are meeting program objectives. - Communicate implications of global award management policies to Health Team Technical Advisors and Team Lead to ensure team priorities are in compliance and alignment with BHA guidance.- Provide support on programmatic and administrative tasks to the Health Team, including but not limited to: yearly budget discussions for program priorities; coordination of biannual team retreats; facilitation of new staff onboarding in conjunction with the Team Lead; scheduling and note taking for various team meetings.- Act as primary point of contact for TPQ Program Assistants (PAs) and Junior Program Specialists (JPS) on technical matters related to BHA processes, procedures, and systems.- Onboard new PA/JPS staff in TPQ, including but not limited to; providing technical training on program management processes and systems; and creating and maintaining onboarding tools and trackers. Show less

- Reviewed and approve over $2 million in additional direct assistance funding for USCCB refugee resettlement sites aimed at supporting the basic needs of newly arriving Afghan refugees.- Communicated with USCCB affiliate and partner sites regarding revisions, approvals, and/or denials of applications.

- Coordinated language appropriate, comprehensive integration services for asylum seekers in Mexico, including: - Helping clients navigate local health care systems to obtain needed medical care; - Assisting clients connect to job opportunities through local partnerships, and job fairs; - Providing clients with resume writing and interview skills; - Connecting clients with adult educational opportunities through government programs, as well as… Show more - Coordinated language appropriate, comprehensive integration services for asylum seekers in Mexico, including: - Helping clients navigate local health care systems to obtain needed medical care; - Assisting clients connect to job opportunities through local partnerships, and job fairs; - Providing clients with resume writing and interview skills; - Connecting clients with adult educational opportunities through government programs, as well as assisting in school enrollment for children.- Collaborated with other local organizations, as well as the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), to connect clients with additional humanitarian assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Carried out timely interventions and referrals based on client needs to community partners and organizations.- Accompanied clients to appointments related to medical services and/or filing paperwork with government offices.- Initiated and maintained strong relationships with outside partners, including Mexican government offices, in the areas of health services, education, and employment services.- Collaborated with other local organizations, as well as UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) counterparts to advocate for system level and policy changes that would improve the protection of vulnerable refugee communities. - Tracked client engagement and referral data in order to comply with donor grant requirements. Show less

- Remotely assisted patients, families, and caregivers in advocating for patient's wishes and goals.- Coordinated patient care including medical appointments, transportation, etc.- Advocated on behalf of the patient with health insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid.- Called in to medical appointments to provide additional support.- Maintained regular telephonic check-ins with patients and their caregivers.

- Navigated 1000+ patients through the complexities of the healthcare system including assistance with logistical, financial, insurance, psychosocial, spiritual, and other barriers to access and care.- Initiated and maintained a professional network of institution and community resources to assist patients in meeting their needs.- Created protocols and program implementation plan for patient navigation position for Head & Neck Cancer patients.- Advocated for patients in clinical… Show more - Navigated 1000+ patients through the complexities of the healthcare system including assistance with logistical, financial, insurance, psychosocial, spiritual, and other barriers to access and care.- Initiated and maintained a professional network of institution and community resources to assist patients in meeting their needs.- Created protocols and program implementation plan for patient navigation position for Head & Neck Cancer patients.- Advocated for patients in clinical settings, facilitating effective communication between patients and providers.- Represented the GW Cancer Center Patient Navigation team at monthly Cancer Committee meetings.- Worked with counterparts from other local hospitals to advocate for Medicaid policy changes in transportation services to and from cancer related medical appointments.- Presented on defining roles between nurse navigators, patient navigators, and social workers at 2018 national conference for the Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators. Show less

- Lead group fitness classes at campus health and wellness center - Created structured choreography for each 50-minute class

- Developed employee wellness programs based on employee surveys, health assessments, and medical claims data.- Engaged and collaborated with faculty, staff, and senior administrators to identify community wellness needs.- Advised university administrators on best practice recommendations for staff policies including paid parental leave and smoke free campus.

- Created strategic plans, and managed and analyzed data collection to evaluate effectiveness of health and wellness product portfolio, health outcomes of all clients, and year-over-year program engagement.- Developed and presented client-facing reports addressing health assessment and biometric screening data.- Researched, provided recommendations, designed, and implemented employee wellness programs for 6 national clients.- Collaborated with client-specific account teams to manage… Show more - Created strategic plans, and managed and analyzed data collection to evaluate effectiveness of health and wellness product portfolio, health outcomes of all clients, and year-over-year program engagement.- Developed and presented client-facing reports addressing health assessment and biometric screening data.- Researched, provided recommendations, designed, and implemented employee wellness programs for 6 national clients.- Collaborated with client-specific account teams to manage and execute project timelines. Show less