Collaboration Coordinator - East

Collaboration Coordinator - East

Inside Higher Ed

Greensboro, NC

Position Summary

The Collaboration Coordinator – East will foster collaboration and advocate for Family Voice & Choice in partnership with other service delivery systems, state agencies, and other relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Public Instruction and SAMHSA-sponsored national agencies, focusing on the eastern region of North Carolina. The role will also establish a formal network or directory of family, youth, and young adult‑led organizations across the state to facilitate future collaboration and coordination.

Key Responsibilities Collaboration and Coordination

• Partner with local and state SOC Collaboratives in the eastern portion of North Carolina.
• Promote and advocate for Family Voice and Choice at all levels of services, systems, and policies in North Carolina.
• Attend and participate in local, state, and/or national meetings and conferences to gather feedback on service and system planning.
• Work with various state agencies and other agencies to promote SOC values and practices.
• Establish and maintain relationships with SAMHSA‑sponsored national agencies with similar missions.

Coordinating a Network or Directory of Family, Youth, and/or Young Adult‑Led Organizations

• Establish and maintain a formal network or directory of different family, youth, and/or young adult‑led organizations across North Carolina.
• Develop plans for leveraging this network to facilitate future collaborations and coordination activities.

Build Family Capacity

• 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.

Program Outreach and Information Dissemination

• Develop and update content monthly and disseminate information through the program website and electronic newsletters, integrating information from ongoing technical assistance and collaboration with key federal, state, and local partners.
• Provide technical assistance related to inquiries through the 1‑800 program number.

Statewide Needs Assessment to Inform Program Goals and Evaluation

• 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, objectives, and ongoing program evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant post‑baccalaureate degree required; candidates with an undergraduate degree and at least 3 years of related experience may be considered.
• At least 12 months of lived experience related to personal and/or caregiving/family experience with a Serious Emotional Disturbance.
• Experience working in a paid or unpaid Youth/Family Peer Specialist, Navigator, Partner, or similar role.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication, organization, and cross‑agency collaboration and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified or eligible for certification as a Certified Family Peer Specialist™.
• Experience in a leadership role related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education, and residence in Eastern North Carolina.

Physical Effort

Hand movement – repetitive motions, reading, writing, hearing, talking, standing; lifting 0‑30 lbs.

Recruitment Range:
Commensurate with Experience

Job Open Date: 10/03/2025

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment:
Permanent

FLSA:
Exempt

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