Human Services Practitioner-CIND

UNC-Chapel Hill; Carrboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid leave

Discounts

Health & retirement plans

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill in North Carolina seeks a part-time Family Navigator to support the Whole Brain Health Clinic (WBHC) at Chapel Hill. This hybrid role assists families, participates in clinic hours (Wed 7:45am–5pm) and coordinates with UNC and NC care navigators to identify goals and next steps.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in a related Human Services field and two years of relevant experience, with strong English and Spanish communication, and proficiency in Word, Teams and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related Human Services discipline with two years of related experience.
• Fluent English and Spanish communication skills are preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support the WBHC clinic, in-person and via telehealth, assisting families.
• Attend clinic and interact with patients, describing the role of Family Navigator.
• Coordinate releases of information, consent processes, and goals with care teams.

Skills

MS Word

MS Teams

MS Excel

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate’s degree in related Human Services

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

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

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

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week 25

Work Schedule

Work Location

Work Location CARRBORO, NC

Position Location

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $30,000 - $34,000 (prorated salary range for Part-Time .625 FTE)

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

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this positions work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs. If you prefer having a workspace outside of clinic time for your position, we have shared workstations at the CIND this position will have access to.

This position will support the Whole Brain Health Clinic ( WBHC ) – in-person clinic that operates from 7:45 am – 5 pm on Wednesdays of each week at Carolina Pointe II clinic in Chapel Hill. This position will work as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team and will support individuals and families seen through ( WBHC ) This position will attend clinic and will interact with patients and families describing the role of Family Navigator, assessing priorities and identifying goals and next steps, completing any necessary releases of information and consents with families. They will serve as a professional peer resource for families seen through WBHC , will participate in clinical care team meetings, and will be linked to the continually expanding network of UNC and NC based system family navigators and care coordinators for resource sharing.

Beyond the scope of the in-person clinic, this position will also support a broader system of families through technical assistance, telehealth consultative services, resource sharing, and through outreach presentations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related Human Services discipline and two years of experience related to the area of assignment, or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, and Excel
• Clear, consistent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Demonstrated personal and professional integrity, with a collaborative and positive approach to teamwork
• Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Experience providing care for an individual with diagnoses of epilepsy and an intellectual/developmental disability ( IDD )

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting 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.
• * Do you have ‘lived experience’ as a primary caregiver, decision-maker, and navigation of the system for a child with IDD as required for this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you familiar with, or proficient with the EPIC software?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your experience working in a team environment.

  (Open Ended Question)