Durham CDSA Assistant Director

State of North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina seeks a Program Manager I (NS) within the DHHS Division of Child and Family Well-Being to lead statewide program efforts and coordinate cross‑functional teams. The role directs staff and collaborates with public and private partners to achieve program goals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with several years of program experience, including supervisory responsibilities, and a solid understanding of public administration and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of program experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of public administration and program management.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with state officials and the public.
• Experience with IDEA-Part C or infant/toddler programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day statewide efforts within the agency, division, or service.
• Direct multiple sections related to a large program with scope and complexity.
• Provide leadership, set agency goals, and coordinate with other agency executives.
• Oversee rulemaking, commission support, legislative changes, and enforcement of regulations affecting programs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Program management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years relevant experience

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title

Program Manager I (NS)

Position Number

60040063

Grade

NC20

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

This is administrative work, in directing and coordinating the day-to-day statewide effort within an agency, major division or service. The position may direct several or all of the sections related to a large program depending upon the scope and complexity of the work. Positions at the 11 level direct sections with larger scope and complexity of work.

The position directs other managerial, professional and support staff in the delivery of services in the assigned units and program areas, and acts with full delegated authority. Work involves providing leadership in setting agency goals and objectives for the programs assigned and may require working with other agency executives in resolving internal resource allocation and program integration issues.

Position may have oversight for rule making, commission support, legislative changes and enforcement of applicable federal and state regulations as well as agency policies, rules and regulations that affect program structures and operations. Work involves providing a leadership role in developing and maintaining involvement and cooperation with both the public and private sector components of the service delivery system.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Considerable knowledge of human resources, purchasing, budget and accounting practices and procedures as related to the program area of assignment. Considerable operational and policy knowledge related to the program area. Skill in managing a staff of professional and support positions to achieve program goals. Skill in program analysis and evaluation. Ability to select, train, and supervise employees engaged in specific program or operational area. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other State officials and the general public.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $70,478 - $123,336

Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $74,583

Candidates 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:

• Thorough working knowledge of regulations, policies, practices and techniques applicable to IDEA-Part C, and the NC Infant-Toddler Program.
• Skills and experience in planning, developing, directing, and evaluating Infant/Toddler Program services.
• Skills and experience in supervising and training other professionals.
• Working knowledge of typical child development, developmental delays/disabilities, risk factors, established conditions, and codes used to support program eligibility.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid service definitions and documentation requirements used to support the billing for Infant/Toddler Program and its related services.

Physical Requirements (If Applicable):

• Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA’s catchment area; Occasional light lifting of office supplies and light manual handling of CDSA assistive technology equipment for families

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

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

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 state 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.

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-4Form(Certificateof 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 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.

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 from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of training 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.