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System of Care Training Specialist -Family and Youth Support and Education Program

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Position Information

Position Number 998340
Functional Title System of Care Training Specialist -Family and Youth Support and Education Program
Position Type Research
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships (CYFCP) builds the capacity of families, service providers, researchers, teachers, and communities to promote the well-being of children and youth. In partnership with colleagues from across the university and the community, the center carries out basic, applied, and action research; translates research into effective programs and practice; infuses community perspectives into university research and teaching; facilitates strategic problem-solving processes; and promotes programs, practices, and policies that yield positive outcomes for children and their families.
Position Summary
The System of Care Training Specialist will provide support for the training, credentialing, and technical assistance offerings within the Family and Youth Support and Education Program. The types of peer training that will be offered include both formal and informal training opportunities that will be interactive and use best practices in adult education for both in-person and online training opportunities. The System of Care Training Specialist will work with their program team members to develop the trainings and certifications, and the trainings and certifications developed by the program staff for local and State partners will be in line with national certification and training standards (e.g., the National Federation of Families’ National Family Peer Specialist Certification).
Minimum Qualifications
  • This position requires that the employee has relevant lived experiences related to personal and/or caregiving/family experience with a Serious Emotional Disturbance for at least 12 months.
  • This position required that employees have experience working in some form of paid or unpaid Youth/Family Peer Specialist, Navigator, Partner, or other similar roles.
  • Educational qualifications for the System of Care Training Specialist position include either (1) a bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of experience in work related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education or (2) an Associate’s degree plus at least three years experience in work related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education and certification as a Certified Family Peer SpecialistTM.
  • Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with skills in the following areas: written and verbal communication skills, organization, and cross-agency collaboration and coordination.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Family Peer SpecialistTM.
  • Preference also will be given to candidates who have experience working in a leadership role related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department Center-Youth-Families & Comm - 11504
Job Open Date 03/05/2024
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 60%
Key Responsibility
System of Care Training, Credentialing, and Technical Assistance
Essential Tasks
  • Supports the development and implementation of training and credentialing curriculum for Family/Youth Support Partners, Family/Youth Navigators, and Family/Youth Partner Coordinators.
  • In partnership with local family and youth organizations, provides workshops addressing the mental health needs of children and youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
  • Supports the development of parent/family/peer support providers, including training and credentialing.
  • Provides training and technical assistance to grassroots family and youth-driven recovery support service organizations in areas including, but not limited to, the following: Organizational development, Non-profit management, Community development, Business practices, Services financing, Respite care, Sustainability, Leadership development, and Recovery programming.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Key Responsibility
Build Family Capacity
Essential Tasks
  • Identify and link families to partners across the State to address identified needs.
  • Develop peer support networks across the state.
  • Develop leadership and advocacy skills among families.
  • Link families with state networks representing adult and youth mental health consumers.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Program Outreach and Information Dissemination
Essential Tasks
  • Develop and update content monthly and disseminate information via program website, and electronic newsletters, integrating information from ongoing technical assistance and collaboration with key federal, state, and local partners (e.g., SAMHSA, NC DMH/DD/SAS, System of Care Collaborative, etc.).
  • Provide technical assistance related to inquiries through the 1-800 program number.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Statewide needs assessment to inform program goals and evaluation
Essential Tasks
  • Collaborate with the PI to develop the content of the statewide needs assessment.
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and focus groups.
  • Collaborate with the evaluator to translate quantitative and qualitative data into goals and objectives for the scope of work as well as develop the ongoing program evaluation.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.
Work Environment

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
    • Yes
    • No