Human Services Practitioner

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Carolina Living and Learning Center (CLLC) is seeking a part-time Human Services Practitioner. Located near Pittsboro, NC, we serve autistic adults with higher support needs on our 79-acre campus.

The HSP works with Direct Care Staff to assess residents' needs and to plan tailored support while promoting a safe, compassionate environment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Part-time position with the TEACCH Autism Program at the Carolina Living and Learning Center.
• Equal Opportunity Employer statement included.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and planning for residents of the CLLC.
• Collaborate with Direct Care Staff and supervisors to meet resident needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Human Services Practitioner position is located at the Carolina Living and Learning Center ( CLLC ), just north of Pittsboro and next door to Chatham Park, where a variety of new amenities are now available (e.g., Lowe’s Foods, People’s Coffee, Greek Kouzina, the Refuel station). We’re at the intersection of peaceful country living and busy modern life, where we can take advantage of both lifestyles. On our 79 acres, we serve15 autistic adults with higher support needs. They live in two homes on our beautiful farm, where we also have a barn, a potting shed, and a greenhouse to provide plenty of year-round activities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to serve this unique, vulnerable population, while collaborating with our dedicated and compassionate staff. We are a diverse community, united by our desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents. There is no more meaningful way to use your professional skills. Plus, we have plenty of free parking and a commitment to work-life balance. Come and join our community!

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

This position is a part-time position with the TEACCH Autism Program, located at the Carolina Living and Learning Center ( CLLC ). Our HSP works directly with our Direct Care Staff and other supervisors to provide support needs and planning for the residents of the CLLC .

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

N/A

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

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.

Optional and Required Documents

• Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Optional Documents Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Human Services Practitioner position.
  • Associate's degree in a related Human Services discipline and two years of experience related to the area of assignment.
  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in related Human Services discipline.
  • High school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience.
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal 8 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of related experience).
  • None of the above.