Parent Resource Advocate, Bilingual (Spanish Language)

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

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks a Parent Resource Advocate. This role requires knowledge of lifespan disability services and the ability to engage families across medical, school, and welfare systems.

Preference for someone with personal experience navigating CYSHCN services and peer mentoring. The position is remote/hybrid with on-site and off-site duties, Monday–Friday 8:00AM–5:00PM; some evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in work with children who have developmental disabilities.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide resource advocacy across lifespan disability services.
• Support families in navigating medical, school and welfare services.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Transportation ability

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Requisition Number: Staff_14908

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

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

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

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.