Family Training & Credentialing Lead

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a Family Training Coordinator to lead the training, credentialing, and technical assistance for the Family and Youth Support and Education Program. The role will develop curricula and certifications aligned with national standards for local and state partners.

The position emphasizes leadership in peer training, collaboration across agencies, and dissemination of information to support families affected by serious emotional disturbance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Lived experiences related to caregiving/family with SED for 12+ months and experience in peer roles.
• Experience with written and verbal communication, organization, and cross‑agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a training and credentialing curriculum for Family Support Partners, Family Navigators, and Family Partner Coordinators.
• Provide workshops addressing the mental health needs of children and youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
• Support development of parent/family support providers, including training and credentialing.
• Coordinate and provide TA to grassroots family and youth‑driven recovery support service organizations in areas such as organizational development, non‑profit management, community development, services financing, sustainability, leadership development, and recovery programming.
• Identify and link families to partners across the State to address needs.
• Develop peer support networks across the state.
• Develop leadership and advocacy skills among families.
• Link families with state networks representing adult and youth mental health consumers.
• Develop and update content monthly and disseminate information via program website, electronic newsletters, and collaboration with federal/state/local partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a Family Training Coordinator to lead the training, credentialing, and technical assistance for the Family and Youth Support and Education Program. The role will develop curricula and certifications aligned with national standards for local and state partners.

The position emphasizes leadership in peer training, collaboration across agencies, and dissemination of information to support families affected by serious emotional disturbance.