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Job description
Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
Staff_14885
Department
MMI UCEDD
Business Unit
Munroe-Meyer Institute
Reg-Temp
Part-Time Regular
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary; Some evenings and weekends
Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
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.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category
Operations
Working Title
Parent Resource Advocate, Bilingual (Karen Language; Part-Time)
Job Title
Education & Outreach Associate (Clk)
Salary Grade
EO16H
Appointment Type
C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range
$18.750 - $28.125/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date
07/17/2026
Application Review Date
07/25/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider four years related education/experience)
Required Experience
2 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
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)
Required License
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
Preferred Education:
Associate's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Preferred Experience:
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.
Preferred License:
Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Valid Driver's License
Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and experience in information referral.
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Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68197, US
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