Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program Community Health Worker

UNC-Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program Community Health Worker to support the FIT and FIT Recovery Programs. The role focuses on linking individuals exiting incarceration with opioid use disorder services and other health care resources, while developing comprehensive reentry plans with local partners.

Responsibilities include conducting virtual screening calls, maintaining regular follow-up with clients, and providing general

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a changing environment.
• Experience with health care systems, mental health and substance use treatment programs is preferred.
• Experience with client assessment, treatment planning and health education activities.

Responsibilities

• Connect individuals exiting incarceration with health care services including OUD treatment.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive reentry plans with local partners.
• Conduct virtual screening calls and provide ongoing client follow-up.
• Provide general program support for FIT and FIT Recovery programs.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program Community Health Worker

Position Title Human Services Prog Spprt Tech - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent

Salary Grade Equivalent NC03 / GN05

Working Title

Working Title Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program Community Health Worker

Position Number

Position Number 20072936

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID P020529

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment June 30, 2026, is the estimated end date, with possibility to extend based on availability of funds

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 vision of the Department of Family Medicine is to promote the health of the people of North Carolina and the nation through leadership and innovation in clinical practice, medical education, research, and community service. As an instrument of the State of North Carolina, we are concerned with both current needs and future generations, and have a special commitment to the underserved, mothers and children, the elderly and other populations at risk in a time of rapid changes in the organization of health care. This position will serve as a Community Health Worker within the Formerly Incarcerated Transition ( FIT ) Program and the FIT Recovery Program. Primary responsibilities will include connecting people coming out of incarceration with Opioid Use Disorder, or other chronic disease, mental illness and/or substance use disorder to appropriate health care services and help put together a comprehensive reentry plan working with local reentry partners. Additional responsibilities will include virtual screening calls, regular follow up with assigned clients, and general program support.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• *Ability to work independently and collaboratively and have the ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment in a position with evolving duties.
• *Previous experience working with health care systems, mental health and substance use treatment programs, community-based organizations.
• *Experience with client assessment, treatment planning, conducting interviews/investigations, advising/counseling clients, and participating in health promotion and health education activities.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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.