Community Health Worker

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

The FIT Program Community Health Worker will provide outreach, counseling, navigational, and case management services to individuals recently released from incarceration with chronic medical, psychiatric and/or substance use conditions who present at the FIT Program. This position is based at the UNC REACH Enhanced Primary Care clinic and Oak City Cares in Raleigh.

Minimum qualifications include demonstrated competencies to perform the work, with preferred experience in health care systems and

Qualifications

• Experience with health care systems, mental health and substance use treatment programs is a plus.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team across therapists, psychiatrists, PCPs and health workers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Healthcare systems experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Organization skills

Justice history

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Area

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Human Services Prog Spprt Tech - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC03 / GN05

Working Title

Community Health Worker

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Permanent

Eligibility

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The FIT Program Community Health Worker will provide outreach, counseling, navigational, and case management services to individuals recently released from incarceration with chronic medical, psychiatric and/or substance use conditions who present at or are recruited by the FIT Program. This position is based at the UNC REACH (Recovery and Access to Comprehensive Health) Enhanced Primary Care clinic and Oak City Cares in Raleigh.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• Experience working with health care systems, mental health and substance use treatment programs, community-based organizations.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaboratively practicing with therapists, psychiatrists, PCPs, health workers, health educators, and/or other health professionals.
• Excellent organization, follow through, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in fast-paced environment with multiple collaborators.
• Prior justice system involvement or justice history.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess the competencies necessary to perform the Human Services Pgm Support Tech position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What skills or talents would you bring as a Community Health Worker?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess justice system involvement or justice history?
  • Yes
  • No