Community Employment Program Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-teleworking schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) WorkSource West Training Facility in Morganton, NC seeks an Adjustment Services Instructor to provide vocational training to incarcerated individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on evaluating readiness, delivering curricula, and ensuring quality service delivery under established policies.

This position supports independence and employability, with a hybrid-teleworking schedule and comprehensive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and/or experience helping others obtain employment.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required to drive state vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmate readiness for employment through observation, productivity, and work behaviors.
• Teach training programs and appropriate work behaviors to incarcerated individuals with disabilities using established curriculums.
• Manage job setup, workflow, and quality assurance processes.
• Document provision of services in accordance with rehabilitation plan and agency policy.

Skills

Experience with individuals with disab

Help others obtain employment

Valid NC driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s in human services or business

Associate’s in human services or business (with 2 years related exp)

High school/GED + 4 years related exp

Job description

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionEMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPDJob Classification TitleCommunity Employment Program Specialist (S)Position Number60055179GradeNC06About 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 WorkThis Adjustment Services Instructor position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, NC and part of the WorkSource West Training Facility. The Adjustment Services Instructor provides occupational and vocational training to incarcerated individuals with disabilities at Foothills Correctional Institution that will prepare them for competitive employment in their communities upon release.Job responsibilities include the following:• Evaluating inmate readiness for employment through observation, productivity, and work behaviors• Teaching training programs and appropriate work behaviors to incarcerated individuals with disabilities using established curriculums• Managing job set up, workflow, and quality assurance processes• Documenting provision of services provided in accordance with the client’s rehabilitation plan and agency policy• Adhering to NC Department of Adult Correction policies and procedures when performing job duties at Foothills Correctional InstitutionKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Grade Range $35,596 - $62,294Recruitment Range $35,596 - $55,000**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Experience working with individuals with disabilitiesKnowledge of and/or experience helping others obtain employmentValid North Carolina driver’s license required to drive state vehiclesPosting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing datePosition is funded in part through federal fundsAbout 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 .About 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.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. Visit website for benefits .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.CONTACT INFORMATION:If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.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.Some 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; orHigh school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience; oran 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:Tandrea Lanae JonesContact:DHHS Workday Support Form