Parent Resource Advocate, Bilingual (Spanish Language)

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Of Nebraska Medical Center seeks a Parent Resource Advocate to support families navigating medical, school transition, and welfare services across the lifespan. Preference for a parent/family member of CYSHCN, able to mentor peers, and to collaborate within multidisciplinary clinics in the Omaha region.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or equivalent, 2 years of relevant experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent is required.
• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to obtain transportation when travel is required.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Transportation ability

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Four years related education/experience

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Department

Department MMI UCEDD 50000702

Business Unit

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary; Some evenings and weekends

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

The Parent Resource Advocate must have knowledge of lifespan disability services and supports across the lifespan and region. The ideal candidate must have skills and background that would allow for effective participation in multiple discipline and multidisciplinary medical clinics. They must have personal experience in navigating service delivery systems which include medical services, school services, school transition services (up to age 21), and health and welfare services. Preference will be given to a parent or family member of children or youth with special health care needs ( CYSHCN ) and/or disabilities who can offer peer-to-peer mentoring to support families who are receiving services at MMI .

Job Title

Salary Grade

Salary Grade EO16H

Appointment Type

Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY

Salary Range

Salary Range $18.750 - $28.125/hourly

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 08/03/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 08/10/2026

Review Date Information

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider four years related education/experience)

Required Experience

Required Experience 2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

• Work and/or life experience with children that have a developmental or related disability.


• Must be bilingual, English and Spanish speaking.


• (Will consider four years related education/experience)

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

NA

Required Computer Applications

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to obtain transportation when travel is required (with advanced notice).; Ability to work with Medical Professionals and Families.; Excellent communication skills (oral and written).; Ability to work with the disability advocacy community.

Preferred Education

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience

Advocacy, self-advocacy or program management related to programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Experience working with information referral for children with special health care.

Preferred License

Preferred License: Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Computer Applications

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred Other Computer Applications

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and experience in information referral.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No


• * Do you have work and/or life experience with children that have a developmental or related disability?
  • Yes
  • No


• * If you do have work and/or life experience with children that have a developmental or related disability, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)



• * Are you bilingual, English and Spanish speaking?
  • Yes
  • No


• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No


• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other


• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)



• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.