Family Support Program Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

SW-Research Projects-382000

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

01/03/2025

Application Deadline:

01/15/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Family Support Program Coordinator

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

01003028

Vacancy ID:

NF0008790

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$59,310-$71,000

Proposed Start Date:

02/01/2025

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 mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School's curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.

Position Summary:

The Family Support Program Coordinator coordinates specialized support programs focusing on families of children with special healthcare needs, developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges within the Family Support Program. One of the major responsibilities of our Family Support Program Coordinator will be to coordinate and implement family support work done through the Family Support Network (FSN) University Office's catchment area of Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham and Person counties. This effort includes overseeing, coordinating and implementing support groups and trainings, providing information and referral, service system navigation, and parent matching services for families, representing the FSN University Office in local committees and building community partnerships. This position will retain data regarding FSN University Office services and will contribute to quarterly reports. The FSP Program Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining the report database to ensure our funders are receiving accurate data.

Additionally, the Family Support Program Coordinator will be responsible for the continued development and coordination of the statewide FSN parent matching program which requires overseeing the parent match requests, coordinating matches with FSN affiliates, and maintaining a statewide parent matching database. This position will represent FSN/FSP at various conferences/event tables and resource fairs.

This position will participate in projects supporting family voice and disability justice/advocacy on various grant funded projects through participant recruitment, project design, and resource/training development. This position will participate in statewide committees and workgroups to enhance family voice in disability focused work as requested by Program Manager.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to consulting or developing course content, curriculum, instructional technique/technology, distance education design, development or implementation, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience in navigating systems and coordinating and implementing family support services with families.
Experience developing and providing trainings and workshops for families and professionals
Transportation is required, as the FSP Program Coordinator will be traveling independently around the 5-county region

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Degree in Human Services
Experience supporting families and community members in identifying resources
Personal experience caring for and navigating services for family members with disabilities/special healthcare needs/behavioral health challenges

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

Must be able to lift 20 lbs. and bend (to lift tables/boxes at tabling events and presentations)

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Evening and occasional weekend work

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