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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Human Services Prog Consultant

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $23 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ September 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Human Services Program Consultant to serve as a Family Peer Worker with the Early Psychosis Interventions of North Carolina (EPI-NC) within the Department of Psychiatry. The role involves providing support and resources to caregivers of young people with early psychosis using lived experience, collaborating with clinical teams, facilitating support groups, and contributing to outreach and service development initiatives.

Highlights

  • Serve as a Family Peer Worker providing empathy, support, and practical guidance for caregivers of individuals experiencing early psychosis.
  • Co-facilitate support groups and participate in outreach or psychoeducation events.
  • Maintain knowledge of local services and collaborate with First Episode Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care (FEP CSC) teams statewide.
  • Contribute to documentation, family-centered materials, and efforts to improve caregiver engagement and continuity of care.
  • Use technology platforms such as Outlook and Zoom for communication and collaboration.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services discipline or equivalent experience; must possess strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Preferred candidates have lived experience supporting a loved one with early psychosis and experience in peer support or mental health services.
  • Part-time temporary position (8 hours/week), grant-funded for up to 11 months, pay rate $23.16 per hour.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and flexibility to attend occasional evening events.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and emotional conversations with caregivers and handle light physical tasks such as transporting materials.