Adoption Services Program Lead – Child Welfare Impact

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks an Adoption Services Manager to oversee Adoption Services, NC's adoption assistance and guardianship programs, including contract management and monitoring, review, and indexing. You will lead program implementation using evidence-based methods and ensure policy guidance aligns with state and federal rules.

The role reports to the Permanency Chief and guides staff, with supervisory responsibility for consultants and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the area of assignment and three years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in the area of assignment field and five years of related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee Adoption Services and related programs.
• Manage contracts, monitoring, and adoption review and indexing.
• Lead the division in disseminating child welfare policy and practice guidance.
• Supervise program consultants and administrative staff.

Skills

Adoption program mgmt

Policy knowledge

Data analysis

Government processes

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks an Adoption Services Manager to oversee Adoption Services, NC's adoption assistance and guardianship programs, including contract management and monitoring, review, and indexing. You will lead program implementation using evidence-based methods and ensure policy guidance aligns with state and federal rules.

The role reports to the Permanency Chief and guides staff, with supervisory responsibility for consultants and