Human Services Prog Spprt Tech
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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Salary Grade EquivalentGN05Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-LimitedFull-Time Time-LimitedIf time-limited, estimated duration of appointmentHours per week40Work ScheduleMonday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This position is with the UNC Addiction Medicine Program, which provides addiction and psychiatric services to those with substance use disorders. The Addiction Medicine Program is comprised of the UNC Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) clinic Hub, co-located with the UNC Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP). The STAR clinic is the HUB of a HUB and SPOKE model and functions to stabilize patients with substance use and then transition the patients for ongoing, maintenance treatment at a Community Clinic (the SPOKE). STAR clinic Hub is also the training site for the UNC Addiction Medicine fellowship, which trains physician fellows annually, and provides training to medical students and residents from Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine and Pharmacy.
The Addiction Medicine Program provides psychiatric and psychosocial assessment, medication management, psychotherapy and family services to serve individuals with substance use disorders. Additionally, the Addiction Medicine Program is involved with expanding addiction treatment/services across the University and in the Community. Patients are referred to the STAR clinic from numerous sources including UNC Hospital (inpatient and ED), UNC Outpatient clinics, and Community clinics. Once a patient is stabilized at the STAR clinic, they then transition to a Community clinic for ongoing, maintenance treatment of their addiction and psychiatric co-morbidities.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.
Position DescriptionThis position will provide peer support specialist services to individuals with substance use disorders to improve management of illness, promote recovery and independence. This position will focus on transitions, including: identifying patients in the hospital with substance use disorders, linking these patients to treatment, assisting with their transition to STAR clinic, providing case management as needed, and assisting the patients with transition to the Community clinic.
The Peer Support Specialist will meet identified patients with substance use disorders, provide a brief intervention and assist with their referral to treatment. They will assist the patient with transition to the STAR clinic Hub and further from the STAR clinic Hub to the Community Spoke. The Peer Support Specialist will assess case management needs while the patient is at the STAR clinic Hub and assist as needed. The Peer Support Specialist utilizes their own experiences to offer individuals assistance in achieving stability and obtaining and maintaining the level of coping and basic life skills that is consistent with their treatment goals. This position provides service to both hospitalized and clinic patients.
Responsibilities will include the following:
•Provide Screening and Brief Intervention to patients, including a Change Assessment and interest in treatment
•Provide recovery and peer support services, offering resources and encouragement to engage in treatment
•Assist with the patient’s transition from the hospital to the STAR clinic Hub
•Assess the patient’s case management needs while at the STAR clinic Hub and provide resources as needed
•Assist with patient’s transition to the Community Spoke
•Attend organizational meetings and contribute to planning and workflow revision
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesPeer Support must be delivered by individuals in recovery who have experience living with an addictive disorder.
North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialists and Peer Support Specialists in Training meet the following criteria:
(1)Self identify as an individual with life experience of being diagnosed with a serious mental illness or addictive disorder which meets Federal Definitions, and
(2)Is well grounded and actively committed to their own recovery and
(3)Receive supervision by a Qualified Professional (QP), and
(4)Are not a family member of the individual who receives Peer Support services, and
(5) Current NC Peer Support Specialist certification.
Valid driver’s license
Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical and Mental RequirementsPosition/Schedule RequirementsEvening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionallyPosition AttributesStimulus/ARRA FundedNoQuick Linkhttp://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/183193Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Certification/licenses
- List of References
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you possess the competencies necessary to perform the Human Services Pgm Support Tech position?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in a mental health setting?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently North Carolina Certified as a Peer Support Specialist? If yes, how many years have you been certified?
(Open Ended Question)
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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