Parent Resource Advocate (Posting for UNMC Employees Only; Located in Lincoln, NE; Part-Time)

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: about 15 hours ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: PartTime

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Lincoln, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_12973
Department MMI UCEDD 50000702
Business Unit Munroe-Meyer Institute
Reg-Temp Part-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday; Hours May Vary
Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY; LOCATED IN LINCOLN, NE; PART-TIME
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.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations
Working Title Parent Resource Advocate (Posting for UNMC Employees Only; Located in Lincoln, NE; Part-Time)
Job Title Education & Outreach Associate (Clk)
Salary Grade EO16H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $17.500 - $26.250/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 04/08/2024
Application Review Date 04/15/2024
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: 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 2 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Work and/or life experience with children that have a developmental or related disability.
(Will consider four years related education/experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
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: Associate's degree
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: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft PowerPoint
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and experience in information referral.
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