Human Services Practitioner-CIND

About the job

Hiring Range

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

Pay Band Information

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Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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 (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.