Parent Resource Advocate, Bilingual; Karen Language; Part-Time

Omaha, NE

MMI UCEDD

Reg-Temp Part-Time Regular

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM;
Hours May Vary;
Some evenings and weekends

Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

PART - TIME
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.

EO16H

C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY

$18.750 - $28.125/hourly

Associate's degree or equivalent

(Will consider four years related education/experience)

2 years

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

Must be bilingual, English and Karen speaking.

(Will consider four years related education/experience)

No

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

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.

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.

Yes

Valid Driver’s License

Microsoft Power Point

Knowledge and experience in information referral.

• Will you accept PART-TIME employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have work and/or life experience with children that have a developmental or related disability?
  • Yes
  • No
• If you do have work and/or life experience with children that have a developmental or related disability, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• Are you bilingual, English and Karen speaking?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

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