The University of North Carolina
Youth Training Coordinator
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Overview
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Unit
The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships ( CYFCP ) builds the capacity of families, service providers, researchers, teachers, and communities to promote the well-being of children and youth. In partnership with colleagues from across the university and the community, the center carries out basic, applied, and action research; translates research into effective programs and practice; infuses community perspectives into university research and teaching; facilitates strategic problem-solving processes; and promotes programs, practices, and policies that yield positive outcomes for children and their families. Position Summary
The Youth Training Coordinator will provide leadership and coordination for the training, credentialing, and technical assistance offerings within the Family and Youth Support and Education Program. The types of peer training that will be offered include both formal and informal training opportunities that will be interactive and use best practices in adult education for both in-person and online training opportunities. The Youth Training Coordinator will work with their program team members to develop the trainings and certifications, for local and State partners will be in line with national certification and training standards (e.g., the National Federation of Families’ National Family Peer Specialist Certification). Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. This position requires that the employee has relevant lived experiences related to personal and/or caregiving/family experience with a Serious Emotional Disturbance for at least 12 months. This position required that employees have experience working in some form of paid or unpaid Youth/Family Peer Specialist, Navigator, Partner, or other similar roles. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with skills in the following areas: written and verbal communication skills, organization, and cross-agency collaboration and coordination. Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Certified Family Peer Specialist. Candidates who have experience working in a leadership role related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education is preferred. Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience Org #-Department Job Open Date Job Open Date 10/09/2025 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 40% Key Responsibility Youth Peer Specialist Training, Credentialing, and Technical Assistance Coordination Develops and sustains a training and credentialing curriculum for Youth Support Partners, Youth Navigators, and Youth Partner Coordinators. In partnership with local family organizations, provides workshops addressing the mental health needs of children and youth with serious emotional disturbance ( SED ). Supports the development of youth support providers, including training and credentialing. Coordinates and provides training and technical assistance to youth-driven recovery support service organizations in areas including, but not limited to, the following: Organizational development, Non-profit management, Community development, Business practices, Services financing, Respite care, Sustainability, Leadership development, and Recovery programming. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility Build Family/Youth Capacity Identify and link families and youth to partners across the State to address identified needs. Develop peer support networks across the state. Develop leadership and advocacy skills among families and youth. Link families and youth with state networks representing adult and youth mental health consumers. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Program Outreach and Information Dissemination Develop and update content monthly and disseminate information via program website, electronic newsletters, integrating information from ongoing technical assistance and collaboration with key federal, state, and local partners (e.g., SAMHSA , NC DMH /DD/ SAS , System of Care Collaborative, etc.). Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Statewide needs assessment to inform program goals and evaluation Collaborate with the PI develop the content of the statewide needs assessment. Conduct stakeholder interviews and focus groups. Collaborate with the evaluator to translate quantitative and qualitative data into goals and objectives for the scope of work as well as develop the ongoing program evaluation. ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist: R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Lifting 0-30 lbs. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
UNCGjobsearch Website Greensboro News & Record Carolina Peacemaker Other Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed Other Professional Journal NCWorks.gov UNC System Job Board Other Online Job Board Personal Networking Other
* Other: Please list (Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
Yes No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
Yes No
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Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Unit
The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships ( CYFCP ) builds the capacity of families, service providers, researchers, teachers, and communities to promote the well-being of children and youth. In partnership with colleagues from across the university and the community, the center carries out basic, applied, and action research; translates research into effective programs and practice; infuses community perspectives into university research and teaching; facilitates strategic problem-solving processes; and promotes programs, practices, and policies that yield positive outcomes for children and their families. Position Summary
The Youth Training Coordinator will provide leadership and coordination for the training, credentialing, and technical assistance offerings within the Family and Youth Support and Education Program. The types of peer training that will be offered include both formal and informal training opportunities that will be interactive and use best practices in adult education for both in-person and online training opportunities. The Youth Training Coordinator will work with their program team members to develop the trainings and certifications, for local and State partners will be in line with national certification and training standards (e.g., the National Federation of Families’ National Family Peer Specialist Certification). Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. This position requires that the employee has relevant lived experiences related to personal and/or caregiving/family experience with a Serious Emotional Disturbance for at least 12 months. This position required that employees have experience working in some form of paid or unpaid Youth/Family Peer Specialist, Navigator, Partner, or other similar roles. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with skills in the following areas: written and verbal communication skills, organization, and cross-agency collaboration and coordination. Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Certified Family Peer Specialist. Candidates who have experience working in a leadership role related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education is preferred. Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience Org #-Department Job Open Date Job Open Date 10/09/2025 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 40% Key Responsibility Youth Peer Specialist Training, Credentialing, and Technical Assistance Coordination Develops and sustains a training and credentialing curriculum for Youth Support Partners, Youth Navigators, and Youth Partner Coordinators. In partnership with local family organizations, provides workshops addressing the mental health needs of children and youth with serious emotional disturbance ( SED ). Supports the development of youth support providers, including training and credentialing. Coordinates and provides training and technical assistance to youth-driven recovery support service organizations in areas including, but not limited to, the following: Organizational development, Non-profit management, Community development, Business practices, Services financing, Respite care, Sustainability, Leadership development, and Recovery programming. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility Build Family/Youth Capacity Identify and link families and youth to partners across the State to address identified needs. Develop peer support networks across the state. Develop leadership and advocacy skills among families and youth. Link families and youth with state networks representing adult and youth mental health consumers. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Program Outreach and Information Dissemination Develop and update content monthly and disseminate information via program website, electronic newsletters, integrating information from ongoing technical assistance and collaboration with key federal, state, and local partners (e.g., SAMHSA , NC DMH /DD/ SAS , System of Care Collaborative, etc.). Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Statewide needs assessment to inform program goals and evaluation Collaborate with the PI develop the content of the statewide needs assessment. Conduct stakeholder interviews and focus groups. Collaborate with the evaluator to translate quantitative and qualitative data into goals and objectives for the scope of work as well as develop the ongoing program evaluation. ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist: R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Lifting 0-30 lbs. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
UNCGjobsearch Website Greensboro News & Record Carolina Peacemaker Other Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed Other Professional Journal NCWorks.gov UNC System Job Board Other Online Job Board Personal Networking Other
* Other: Please list (Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
Yes No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
Yes No
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