Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program Community Health Worker

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 07 Mar 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Family Medicine-411601
Career Area Administrative/Clerical Support
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 02/23/2024
Application Deadline 03/07/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Human Services Prog Spprt Tech - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent GN05
Working Title Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program Community Health Worker
Position Number 20062250
Vacancy ID P018729
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment December 31, 2024 estimated end date, with possibility to extend based on availability of funds
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm)
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $34,435 - $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.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
This position will serve as a Community Health Worker within the Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program and the FIT Recovery Program. Primary responsibilities will include connecting people coming out of incarceration with chronic disease, mental illness and/or substance use disorder to appropriate health care services and help put together a comprehensive reentry plan working with local reentry partners. Additional responsibilities will include general program support and regular follow up with assigned clients.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Personal history or previous experience interacting closely with individuals who have been incarcerated. 
* Willingness to work in various environments, including prison/jail settings, shelters, conducting home visits, and remote work. 
* Experience providing information, education, intervention, and/or referral services to culturally diverse populations and/or community health worker certificate. 
* Comfortable working with culturally diverse populations. 
* Candidates must have experience of problem solving and working in a team environment. 
* The position requires experience using Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work on a computer for a long period of time. 
* Organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
* Candidates are expected to exhibit professional interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Candidates must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with all peers, program related personnel and faculty, demonstrating initiative, and remaining calm under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively and have the ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment in a position with evolving duties. 
* Previous experience working with health care systems, mental health and substance use treatment programs, community-based organizations
* Experience with client assessment, treatment planning, conducting interviews/investigations, advising/counseling clients, and participating in health promotion and health education activities.
* Bilingual English/Spanish.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/274918

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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