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System of Care Training Specialist -Family and Youth Support and Education Program

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Commensurate with Experience
United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
Oct 23, 2024
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Position Information


Position Number 998340
Functional Title System of Care Training Specialist -Family and Youth Support and Education Program
Position Type Research
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships ( CYFCP) builds the capacity of families, service providers, researchers, teachers, and communities to promote the well-being of children and youth. In partnership with colleagues from across the university and the community, the center carries out basic, applied, and action research; translates research into effective programs and practice; infuses community perspectives into university research and teaching; facilitates strategic problem-solving processes; and promotes programs, practices, and policies that yield positive outcomes for children and their families.
Position Summary
The System of Care Training Specialist will provide support for the training, credentialing, and technical assistance offerings within the Family and Youth Support and Education Program. The types of peer training that will be offered include both formal and informal training opportunities that will be interactive and use best practices in adult education for both in-person and online training opportunities. The System of Care Training Specialist will work with their program team members to develop the trainings and certifications, and the trainings and certifications developed by the program staff for local and State partners will be in line with national certification and training standards (e.g., the National Federation of Families' National Family Peer Specialist Certification).
Minimum Qualifications

  • This position requires that the employee has relevant lived experiences related to personal and/or caregiving/family experience with a Serious Emotional Disturbance for at least 12 months.
  • This position required that employees have experience working in some form of paid or unpaid Youth/Family Peer Specialist, Navigator, Partner, or other similar roles.
  • Educational qualifications for the System of Care Training Specialist position include either (1) a bachelor's degree plus at least one year of experience in work related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education or (2) an Associate's degree plus at least three years experience in work related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education and certification as a Certified Family Peer SpecialistTM.
  • Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with skills in the following areas: written and verbal communication skills, organization, and cross-agency collaboration and coordination.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications

  • Preference will be given to applicants who are certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Family Peer SpecialistTM.
  • Preference also will be given to candidates who have experience working in a leadership role related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education.


Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department Center-Youth-Families & Comm - 11504
Job Open Date 03/05/2024
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
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