Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program Community Health Worker
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The vision of the Department of Family Medicine
is to promote the health of the people of North Carolina and the
nation through leadership and innovation in clinical practice,
medical education, research, and community service. As an
instrument of the State of North Carolina, we are concerned with
both current needs and future generations, and have a special
commitment to the underserved, mothers and children, the elderly
and other populations at risk in a time of rapid changes in the
organization of health care. This position will serve as a
Community Health Worker within the Formerly Incarcerated Transition
( FIT ) Program and the FIT Recovery Program. Primary
responsibilities will include connecting people coming out of
incarceration with Opioid Use Disorder, or other chronic disease,
mental illness and/or substance use disorder to appropriate health
care services and help put together a comprehensive reentry plan
working with local reentry partners. Additional responsibilities
will include virtual screening calls, regular follow up with
assigned clients, and general program support. Work Schedule Monday
– Friday (8am – 5pm)
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Cary , Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program Community Health Worker, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
