Community Health Worker- Human Services Program Support Tech

Career Area

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Department

Psychiatry-Wake Brook Primary C-412235

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

02/03/2026

Final date to receive applications

03/03/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Human Services Prog Spprt Tech - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC03 / GN05

Working Title

Community Health Worker
- Human Services Program Support Tech

Position Number

Vacancy

P020773

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

Hours Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$38,000 - $45,006

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet
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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

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 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 prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research:
We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The FIT Program Community Health Worker will provide outreach, counseling, navigational, and case management services to patients recently released from prison and jail into Wake County with a diagnosis of a serious mental illness (for example, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder) in addition to chronic medical conditions and/or substance use disorders who are referred by prison/jail health providers prior to prison release.

Patients will receive psychiatric and primary care services at the UNC REACH (Recovery and Access to Comprehensive Health) Enhanced Primary Care clinic. In order to provide outreach services in the community, Community Health Workers must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a vehicle safely and responsibly to perform essential job functions, including community outreach and client support.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• Prior justice system involvement or justice history
• Experience working with healthcare systems
• Experience with mental health and substance use treatment programs
• Experience working in community organizations in Wake County, NC
• Strong interpersonal skills

Required Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver’s license.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Valid NC Driver’s License

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