Community Rehabilitation Program Specialist

State of North Carolina; North Topsail Beach (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Human Services Program Consultant II to coordinate services for mentally or physically disabled populations within the Eastern Region. You will collaborate with Community Rehabilitation Programs and regional staff to ensure high quality, compliant services.

The role requires travel within the catchment area and offers a hybrid-teleworking schedule with weekly onsite hours; salary ranges align with state standards and

Qualifications

• Experience with vocational rehabilitation laws (federal/state).
• Ability to assess programs and plan services.
• Strong written and verbal communication across stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning, budgeting, and program evaluation.
• Familiarity with supported employment services and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between agency and Community Rehabilitation Programs.
• Develop new programs in Supported Employment and Vocational Evaluation/Work Adjustment.
• Act as team member on Regional Management Team.
• Travel within catchment area and occasional travel outside the area.

Skills

Vocational counseling

Planning

Knowledge of laws and policies

Communication (oral/written)

Administrative & budgeting knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Job Classification Title

Human Services Program Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

60054569

Grade

NC15

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/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 Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, 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.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-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 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 Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

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.

Master’s degree in a disciple specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity; OR Bachelor’s degree in a discipline specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The 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.