Community Health Worker - FIT Wellness

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 08 Mar 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Psychiatry-WakeBrook Primary C-412235
Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 02/12/2024
Application Deadline 03/08/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Human Services Prog Spprt Tech - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent GN05
Working Title Community Health Worker - FIT Wellness
Position Number 20043161
Vacancy ID P018678
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Work Location Raleigh, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $34,434- $41,866
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


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
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
This position is based at the UNC REACH Enhanced Primary Care clinic. UNC REACH, formerly WakeBrook Primary Care, is an enhanced primary care clinic dedicated to meeting the primary care health needs of North Carolinians with severe mental illness, and has been in operation since 2015. Nearly 100% of clients served through the clinic have lived experience of severe mental illness, substance use disorder, incarceration, homelessness, and/or disability. The clinic has earned the Advanced Medical Home Plus (AMH+) designation under DHHS and NC Medicaid. Enhanced primary care goes above and beyond typical primary care, providing specialized provisions and staff training related to severe mental illness. The clinic also offers medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), a hepatitis C treatment program, psychosocial groups, peer support, and dental clinic through the UNC School of Dentistry.
The FIT Program is a partnership between UNC Family Medicine, the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) (which administers the state prison system), Federally Qualified Health Centers, County Departments of Health, community-based organizations, and local reentry councils. The FIT Program coordinates with existing state and local resources to assist people coming out of incarceration with connections to essential medical services. The program hinges on Community Health Workers (CHWs) who connect eligible clients with chronic disease, mental illness, and/or substance use disorder to appropriate health care services. FIT CHWs also help clients put together comprehensive reentry plans working with local reentry partners and community resources. Similar programs have been successful in other parts of the U.S. and have decreased rates of hospitalization, emergency room use, and even recidivism. We have additional support from a national group that encourages the use of this model, the Transitions Clinic Network.
Position Summary
The FIT Program Community Health Worker will provide outreach, counseling, navigational, and case management services to patients recently released from prison into Wake County with a diagnosis of a serious mental illness (for example, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder) in addition to chronic medical conditions and/or substance use disorders who are referred by prison health providers prior to prison release. Patients will receive psychiatric and primary care services at the UNC REACH (Recovery and Access to Comprehensive Health) Enhanced Primary Care clinic.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
  • Willingness to work in various environments, including prison/jail settings, shelters, and home visits
  • Knowledge of providing information, education, intervention and/or referral services to culturally varied populations and/or community health worker certificate/CASAC
  • Comfortable working with culturally varied populations, LGBT individuals, and an array of formerly incarcerated people including those who have committed a sex offense
  • Manual dexterity to operate office equipment, including keyboard, copier, telephone
  • Must be able to view and work on a computer for a long period of time, ability to use Microsoft Office and internet
  • Must be able to work in stressful environment
  • Ability to work flexible job hours
  • Valid NC driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
  • Experience interacting closely with individuals who have been incarcerated or personal history of incarceration
  • Experience working with health care systems, mental health and substance use treatment programs, community-based organizations.
  • Experience within the past 5 years working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaboratively practicing with therapists, psychiatrists, PCPs, health workers, health educators, and/or other health professionals.
  • Experience with client assessment, treatment planning, conducting interviews/investigations, advising/counseling clients, and participating in health promotion and health education activities.
  • Excellent organization, follow through, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in fast-paced environment with multiple collaborators
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Experience living or working in Wake County, NC
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/274424

Contact Information


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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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