Business Relations Representative/BRR

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

NCFlex benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services, Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD), seeks a Community Employment Program Specialist to help individuals with disabilities find competitive employment and achieve greater independence.

This role partners with Rehabilitation Counselors and Employers within a five-county area to create opportunities, teach employment marketing, and coordinate school/work programs, contributing to meaningful community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or business field from an accredited institution OR Associate’s degree with two years of directly related work experience; or high school/GED with four years of related work.
• Experience helping others obtain employment and working with the public is favorable.
• Transcripts and credentials can be uploaded with the application.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing eligible consumers in compatible, competitive employment.
• Work with counselors to determine vocational goals and job prospects in the community.
• Teach employment marketing and job retention classes to job-ready consumers.
• Coordinate in-school work adjustment programs and coordinate with local employers.

Skills

Employer relations

Job placement

Public service

Training others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services/business

Associate’s degree + 2 years related work

Job description

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionEMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPDJob Classification TitleCommunity Employment Program Specialist (S)Position Number60054608GradeNC06About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.Description of WorkThe Community Employment Program Specialist position is located in Johnston County, Smithfield, which is the satellite office of the Dunn unit office. The position provides services to persons who have disabilities which prevent them from independently obtaining, maintaining, or retaining employment. The Community Employment Program Specialist/Business Relations Representative (BRR) works in partnership with Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Evaluators to determine suitable vocational options for individuals with disabilities and subsequently assist them in obtaining competitive employment within the community.The incumbent will also develop and maintain relationships with employers in a 5-county area. This includes Moore, Hoke, Montgomery, Richmond and Anson counties catchment area.Job responsibilities include the following:Assists in the placement of eligible consumers in compatible, and competitive employment that is consistent with their interests and abilities.Work closely with counselors to determine appropriate vocational goals for consumers and identify the availability of similar positions in the community.Teaching employment marketing classes to job-ready consumers.Teaching job retention classes.Provide written and verbal feedback to counselors regarding the progress of referred consumers’ efforts to obtain employment.Coordinate in-school work adjustment programs.Meet with local and regional employers to explain agency mission and goals and to obtain their agreement and commitment to hire vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers.Participate in job fairs and other community events to promote the agency and its consumers as well as represent the work unit on boards and committees as designated by the Unit Manager and or Counselor in Charge.Be heavily involved in the planning and implementation of National Disability Employment Awareness events.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $35,596 -$62,294Recruitment Range: $35,596 -$52,000Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.• Knowledge or experience helping others obtain employment• Demonstrated experience working with the publicPosition is funded in part through federal funds.Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end dateAbout Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD): The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU .Compensation and Benefits:The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.Supplemental Contact Information :The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.Application ProcessBe sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application to support your answers.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered \"Positions of Trust\" will be subject to a criminal background check.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in a human services or business field such as human resources, marketing, business administration, business management, healthcare management, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution ORAssociate’s degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Dorothy M McGirtContact:DHHS Workday Support Form