Parent Resource Advocate; Norfolk, NE
Listed on 2026-03-14
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Parent Resource Advocate (Located in Norfolk, NE)
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location: Norfolk, NE
Requisition Number:
Department: MMI UCEDD
Business Unit: Reg-Temp
Appointment Type: C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Grade: EO16H
Salary Range: $17.981 - $26.971 hourly
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM;
Hours May Vary;
Some weekend or evening outreach events
Remote/Telecommuting: Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position SummaryLocated in Norfolk, NE
The Parent Resource Advocate must have knowledge of lifespan disability services and supports across the lifespan and region. The ideal candidate must have skills and background that would allow for effective participation in multiple discipline and multidisciplinary medical clinics. They must have personal experience in navigating service delivery systems which include medical services, school services, school transition services (up to age 21), and health and welfare services.
Preference will be given to a parent or family member of children or youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and/or disabilities who can offer peer‑to‑peer mentoring to support families who are receiving services at MMI.
Preferred Qualifications
- Required
Education:
Associate’s degree or equivalent (will consider four years related education/experience) - Required Experience: 2 years work and/or life experience with children that have a developmental or related disability (will consider four years related education/experience)
- Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
- Required Additional
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Must be able to obtain transportation when travel is required (with advanced notice).
- Ability to work with Medical Professionals and Families.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to work with the disability advocacy community.
Experience working with information referral for children with special health care.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and experience in information referral.
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402‑559‑4070 or unmcstaffing to request an accommodation.
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