Durham CDSA Assistant Director

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Program Manager I (NS) to direct statewide program operations and lead a team of professionals in delivering child and family well-being services. This role requires strategic oversight, staff supervision, and collaboration with agency executives to align objectives with state policy and resources.

Qualified candidates will have experience in public administration, budgeting, and policy development, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Administrative leadership and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of public and business administration.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day statewide program operations.
• Lead staff and coordinate resources to meet program goals.
• Recommend policy and oversee compliance with regulations.

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.

Management Preferences

• 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