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Family Advocate Job Number: 400574 Vacancy Open to: All Candidates Time-Limited: Yes Full Time Equivalent: 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. Location: Greenville Job Category: Staff Job Open Date: 09/29/2026 Job Close Date: 10/08/2026 Key Responsibilities 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 TEDI BEAR service area. (10%) Assist caregivers in overcoming barriers to accessing services. (10%) Minimum Education Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Benefits CLINICAL SUPPORT POSTION - NOT SUBECT 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. Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. Alternate Option: If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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