Parent Resource Advocate (Part-Time; Located in Walthill, NE)

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

Job summary

University Of Nebraska Medical Center seeks a Part-Time Parent Resource Advocate located in Walthill, NE. The role supports families by navigating disability services across medical, school, and transition systems, with peer mentoring for CYSHCN and families.

Responsibilities include collaboration with medical professionals and families, information referral, and outreach within the disability advocacy community. Travel may be required with some evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent is required or four years related education/experience may be substituted.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience; four years of education/experience considered.
• Must be able to obtain transportation when travel is required; travel may be required with advanced notice.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written); ability to work with medical professionals and families.
• Knowledge of lifespan disability services and supports across the lifespan and region.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with families and medical teams across multidisciplinary clinics.
• Assist in information referral and connection to services (medical, school, transition).
• Provide peer-to-peer mentoring to support families receiving services at MMI.

Skills

Communication

Disability advocacy

Transportation ability

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Parent Resource Advocate (Part-Time; Located in Walthill, NE)

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_15012

Department

Department MMI UCEDD 50000702

Business Unit

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Part-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

PART - TIME ; LOCATED IN WALTHILL , NE
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 .

Working Title Parent Resource Advocate (Part-Time; Located in Walthill, NE)

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 09/23/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 10/01/2026

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
(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.

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