Parent Resource Advocate, Bilingual (Spanish Language

Position: Parent Resource Advocate, Bilingual (Spanish Language)
Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:  Department MMI UCEDD  Business Unit Munroe-Meyer Institute Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM;
Hours May Vary;
Some evenings and weekends Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site) Position Summary

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.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category Operations Working Title Parent Resource Advocate, Bilingual (Spanish Language) Job Title Education & Outreach Associate (Clk) Salary Grade EO16H Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY Salary Range $18.750 - $28.125/hourly Job

Requisition Begin Date 08/03/2026 Application Review Date 08/10/2026 Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and

Preferred Qualifications

Required

Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (

NOTE:

Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider four years related education/experience)

Required Experience 2 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Work and/or life experience with children that have a developmental or related disability.

Must be bilingual, English and Spanish speaking.

(Will consider four years related education/experience)

Required License No If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

NA

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook Required Other Computer Applications:
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.

Preferred Education:

Associate's degree If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience:

Advocacy, self-advocacy or program management related to programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Experience working with information referral for children with special health care.

Preferred License:
Yes If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Valid Driver's License

Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft PowerPoint Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and experience in information referral.

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