University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill or Raleigh
Community Health Worker
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- Location
- Chapel Hill or Raleigh
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $38,000 - $45,000/yr
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Apply on
- unc.peopleadmin.com
About this role
Department
Psychiatry-CECMH-REACHEnhanced-412235Career Area
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)Is this an internal only recruitment?
NoPosting Open Date
09/14/2026Application Deadline
09/28/2026Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)Position Title
Human Services Prog Spprt Tech - AdvancedSalary Grade Equivalent
NC03 / GN05Working Title
Community Health WorkerPosition Number
20043161Vacancy ID
P021370Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time PermanentHours per week
40Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Location
CHAPEL HILL, NCPosition Location
North Carolina, USHiring Range
$38,000 - $45,000Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Notice to Applicants
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The FIT Program Community Health Worker will provide outreach, counseling, navigational, and case management services to individuals recently released from incarceration with chronic medical, psychiatric and/or substance use conditions who present at or are recruited by the FIT Program. This position is based at the UNC REACH (Recovery and Access to Comprehensive Health) Enhanced Primary Care clinic and Oak City Cares in Raleigh.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
- Experience working with health care systems, mental health and substance use treatment programs, community-based organizations.
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaboratively practicing with therapists, psychiatrists, PCPs, health workers, health educators, and/or other health professionals.
- Excellent organization, follow through, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in fast-paced environment with multiple collaborators.
- Prior justice system involvement or justice history.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Patient care involvedQuick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325227Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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