Department

Psychiatry-Centr of Excel-STEP - 412211

Career Area

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Posting Open Date

04/10/2023

Application Deadline

04/15/2023

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Human Services Practitioner

Position Number

20054542

Vacancy ID

S021152

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

8

Work Schedule

Availability Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Dependent on experience and qualifications

Proposed Start Date

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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

The primary purpose of this position is to help clients impacted by serious mental illness and those at risk for homelessness through the teaching of life skills classes. Instruction will focus on daily living skills, which is an essential component of individuals’ health and recovery. Classes may include cooking and food preparation, budgeting and money management and personal care and organization. Work may also involve assisting with therapeutic group sessions.

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Ability to work as an effective team member is essential.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience working with people with serious mental illnesses is preferred. Experience providing life skills and employment services is preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities