Community Health Worker

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Community Health Worker to join the FIT Program. The role focuses on outreach, counseling, navigational support and case management for individuals recently released from incarceration with chronic medical, psychiatric, and/or substance use conditions.

The position is based at the UNC REACH Enhanced Primary Care clinic and Oak City Cares in Raleigh. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role requires dedication to improving health outcomes and

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, counseling, navigational, and case management services
• Based at UNC REACH Enhanced Primary Care clinic and Oak City Cares in Raleigh
• Manage interactions with individuals recently released from incarceration with chronic medical, psychiatric, or substance use conditions

Job description

Position Title: Human Services Prog Spprt Tech - Advanced

Working Title: Community Health Worker

Full-time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $38,000 - $45,000

Pay Band Information: To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants: This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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-Capel 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.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Patient care involved

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325227

Contact Information

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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.