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Job description
Family Advocate
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Position Details
Job Title - Family Advocate
Position Number -
Vacancy Open to - All Candidates
Time-Limited - Yes
Department Homepage -
Advertising Department - PEDS-TEDI BEAR
Division - ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title - 10300 University Program Associate
Competency Level - 2 - Journey
Working Title - Family Advocate
Number of Vacancies - 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) - 1.0
Full Time or Part Time - Full Time
Recruitment Range - $35,589 - $55,986
Anticipated Hiring Range - $42,300 - $47,000
Salary Grade Equivalency - NC09
Work Schedule - Monday - Friday
Work Hours - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position Location (City) - Greenville
Job Category - Staff
Be a Pirate! East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit - Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation. The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is composed of departments that function to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; improve the health and well-being of the region; and train physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of the state. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is aligned with ECU Health as a clinically integrated academic healthcare organization. This integration allows the two organizations to provide efficient, effective and high-quality care to eastern North Carolina residents. For more information, visit ECUHealth.org. The Department of Pediatrics advances child health through comprehensive pediatric and subspecialty care, innovative clinical and basic science research, and excellence in academic medicine, improving outcomes for children and families across eastern North Carolina.
Primary Purpose of Position - The Family Advocate serves as a critical member of the TEDIBEAR Children's Advocacy Center (Tedi Bear) multidisciplinary team. Reporting to the Human Services Supervisor, the position ensures that children and families impacted by suspected abuse, neglect, trauma, opioids, and other adverse circumstances receive coordinated, family-centered support throughout their involvement with the Children's Advocacy Center. Key Responsibilities Include:
Provide education prior to evaluation and subsequent follow-up support services for caregivers and children in Pitt County through direct contact, case management, advocacy, and resource coordination. (60%)
Collaborate with the Pitt County Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to improve access to services and support for child victims and their families. (10%)
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all family advocacy services and case activities. (10%)
Support service accessibility for Pitt County families and the broader TEDIBEAR service area. (10%)
Assist caregivers in overcoming barriers to accessing services. (10%)
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience - Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation - NA
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
License or Certification required by the Department - NA
Special Instructions to Applicant - Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Additional Instructions to Applicant - CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION–NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT. The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center, which serves as its teaching hospital, as well as the flagship hospital for ECU Health. Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS. These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS.
Job Open Date - 09/29/20
Worksite address
greenville, NC, 27834, US
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