Human Services Prog Provider Coor I - Murdoch

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Murdoch Developmental Center, part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Human Services Provider Program Coordinator I to oversee programming within Vocational Enterprises, aligning with Employment First.

Responsibilities include developing career plans, coordinating records, arranging job placements, tracking participation, and evaluating outcomes, with collaboration across an interdisciplinary team and a focus on person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in vocational settings.
• Ability to develop and monitor person-centered care plans.
• Experience with employment first initiatives and vocational programming.
• Proficiency in documenting data and using MS Office
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programming within Vocational Enterprises (VE) in alignment with Employment First Initiative.
• Coordinate Career Development Plan process and staff training.
• Maintain up-to-date work consents and work agreements for participants.
• Organize job descriptions, work studies, schedules, activities, and attendance with VE colleagues.
• Process referrals for new job placements and track participation outcomes.
• Evaluate participants using assessment data and revise teaching methods as needed.

Skills

I/DD experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Documentation quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Job Classification Title Human Services Provider Prog Coord I (NS) Position Number 60050921 Grade NC07

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 this position, located within Vocational Enterprises (VE), is to provide oversight of the programming that occurs within the work areas aligning with the Employment First Initiative.

• the Career Development Plan process and training identified staff on how to complete the plan
• ensuring up-to-date work consents and work agreements for all individuals participating in the work programs at MDC
• organization of job descriptions, work studies, schedules, activities, and attendance which will require coordination with Community Program Employment Supervisor and Community Employment Specialist within VE
• referrals for new job placements in VE work areas
• oversight of formal activities that track job participation
• completion of evaluations based on individual’s assessment data

The position will also be responsible for the revising and approving revisions of Murdoch Center Program Library (MCPL) teaching methods used across MDC and serve as the liaison to the community for the distribution of the MCPL.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Recruitment Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00
• Experience working with individuals with I/DD in a vocational/work setting, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of vocational programming, including knowledge and understanding of the Employment First Initiative.
• Experience using behavior management techniques, task analysis techniques, and teaching strategies for individuals with I/DD.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team comprised of various professionals and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook for documentation, data management, and communication.
• Knowledge of and experience utilizing Murdoch Center Program Library (MCPL) teaching methods with individuals with I/DD.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

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 related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and one year of experience providing and/or developing person-centered care plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities/co-occurring disorders; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degrees in human services may be substituted to meet educational requirements if an applicant does not possess a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.

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.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.