Community Rehabilitation Program Specialist

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Human Services Program Consultant II (NS) to oversee Community Rehabilitation Programs in the Southern half of the Eastern Region. The role ensures program compliance and serves as liaison between the agency and community providers.

The position includes travel within the catchment area, potential outside travel, and a hybrid-teleworking schedule with weekly onsite hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with vocational counseling, planning, and guidance.
• Familiarity with federal and state laws related to vocational rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of services from private community rehab programs and supported employment vendors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the agency and Community Rehabilitation Programs.
• Develop new programs in Supported Employment and Vocational Evaluation/Work Adjustment.
• Travel within the catchment area; some travel outside area; valid driver's license required.
• Work independently under the supervision of the Assistant Regional Director.

Skills

Vocational counseling

Supported employment

Communication skills

Budgeting

Job description

Human Services Program Consultant II (NS) – Position Number 60054569, Grade NC15

Job Classification Title: Human Services Program Consultant II (NS)

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 position will serve the offices and programs located in the Southern half of the Eastern Region. This position ensures that the assigned Community Rehabilitation Programs provide the highest level of services, while maintaining compliance with prevalent rules, regulations, policies, procedures and laws that govern their daily operation. This position will act as the liaison between the agency and the Community Rehabilitation Program. The employee serves as a member of the Regional Management Team. Responsible for the development of new programs in Supported Employment and Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment to meet the needs of the local office. Travel required within catchment area and occasional travel required outside of area. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Assistant Regional Director.

Duty station will be located in the Eastern Region at the discretion of management and program needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range $55,221 - $96,639

Recruitment Range $55,221 - $76,000

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 demonstrating knowledge of vocational counseling, planning, and guidance along with the knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to vocational rehabilitation and related services.
• Thorough knowledge of services available to individuals from private community rehabilitation programs and supported employment vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with Division staff, other state agencies, service providers, stakeholder groups, and various advisory councils.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated skill with administrative and management principles, vocational rehabilitation program evaluation, and fiscal planning and budgeting.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and policies related to supported employment services and vocational evaluation/work adjustment services.

Physical Requirements:
Due to travel requirements within catchment area and occasional travel required outside of area, a valid driver's license is required.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date

Position is funded in part through federal funds

About 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 & 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.

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Supplemental and 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.

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