Residential Advisor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

OBGYN-Horizons-412480

Career Area:

Other

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

12/16/2024

Application Deadline:

01/02/2025

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Human Services Prog Spprt Tech - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN03

Working Title:

Residential Advisor

Position Number:

20040480

Vacancy ID:

P019961

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

2nd Shift, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$35,500 - $37,186

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

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:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

UNC Horizons Program seeks Residential Advisor to work in our residential treatment program for women with substance abuse issues and their children located in Chapel Hill.
Our Horizons Program operates 24/7, 365 days a year.

Residential Advisors provide individual and family support to the families in the UNC Horizons program. The RAs provide transportation, recovery support, observed urine drug screens, observation of medication self-administration, and basic life skills support. All staff are responsible to ensure the safety of the women and children in our program by conducting rounds. Residential advisors are also responsible for ensuring that the apartments are ready for incoming patients, searching program participant belongings, conducting random apartment searches, and other duties as assigned by the Lead RA or the Program Manager.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• A valid NC driver's license is required.
• Requires professionalism along with the ability to take initiative, use good judgment and multi-task.
• Must be able to assist with apartment preparation for new patients.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Prefer a candidate who has knowledge of or interest in gender-specific substance abuse treatment.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

Must be able to ascend/descend stairs to complete rounds to check on patients with or without accommodation. Must be able to assist patients with moving in/out of the apartment with or without accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Evening work, Overtime occasionally, Shift work, Valid NC Driver's License

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