Community Employment Program Specialist - Central Regional Hospital

Arts In Wilmington; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Community Employment Program Specialist to facilitate psychosocial treatment and support patients in developing community living and vocational skills at Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC. The role includes assessments, job-readiness evaluations, and on-site supervision.

Qualified candidates will have a relevant degree or combination of education and experience, CDL may be required, and must complete hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or business field or closely related discipline.
• Associate’s degree plus two years of related work experience qualifies.
• High school/GED with four years of related work experience also qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial treatment facilitation to support community living and vocational skills.
• Assess living skills, conduct job readiness evaluations, and develop client job-placement plans.

Skills

Psychiatric illness knowledge

Group/classroom instruction

Assessment skills (initial/ongoing)

Interpersonal support for patients

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Associate’s degree + 2 years related experience

High school/GED + 4 years related experience

Job description

## Community Employment Program Specialist - Central Regional HospitalApply: Granville County, NC: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: End Date: September 28, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR-122917**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**Central Regional Hospital**Job Classification Title**Community Employment Program Specialist (S)**Position Number**60048068**Grade**NC06 **About Us**The 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 Work**The primary purpose of the Community Employment Specialist II position is to provide psychosocial treatment facilitation to assist patients in development of community living and vocational skills. Further, the position also focuses on assessing patients living skills, completing job readiness evaluations, developing a client job-placement plan, learning the job skills, duties, and expectations of employers, breaking the job down into manageable components, training the client to perform the job duties, and providing on-site supervision and support for the client.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Salary Range: $35,596.00 - $62,294.00***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:** Knowledge of characteristics of psychiatric illness.* Ability to instruct in a group/classroom setting.* Ability to complete an initial patient work assessment as well as ongoing assessments when needed.* Ability to relate to patients in a supportive and therapeutic manner.**Conditional Requirements:*** Must be willing to obtain CDL to meet programming needs upon hire.* Applicant must successfully complete all required initial one-time trainings, Trauma Informed Care training, and hospital/clinical orientations. Successful annual completion of hospital training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training, discipline specific trainings, and required departmental training. Successful completion of CPR certification every two years as well as any just-in-time training related to changes in hospital/departmental policies and/or corrective actions.* ADA physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview processThis is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits program. The normal work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m-4:00 p.m. with flexibility and occasional weekend hours to meet the needs of the program. This position is deemed Mandatory during adverse weather conditions.**About Central Regional Hospital (CRH**): CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.**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 the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information. **Supplemental Contact Information:**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.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.*Application Process* **Be 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.* The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.* 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 the 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.*Veteran’s and National Guard Preference** Applicants 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 member 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 the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.*ADA Accommodations*Consistent 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.Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200. **Minimum Education and Experience**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.