Morganton Regional Center Manager

Health & Human Services; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Community Development Specialist II to oversee the Morganton Regional Center for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals across a 13-county area. The role focuses on program development, staff supervision, and community outreach.

You will collaborate with the division’s leadership to ensure services meet standards, manage facilities, and liaise with the administrative office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in social work, public administration, or related field.
• Meeting the minimum education and experience requirements per vacancy announcement.
• Knowledge of deafness and hearing loss field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and coordinates the activities of the center's staff of seven specialists and assistant.
• Represents the Division at community functions for Morganton Regional Center.
• Direct supervision of staff, community development, outreach, and some direct services to consumers.
• Liaison between the regional center and the administrative office and division-wide management team.
• Oversee facility operations and staff coordination according to DHHS policies.

Skills

Deafness knowledge

Sign language systems

Policy development

Supervision & performance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, or related field

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Deaf and Hard of Hearing Job Classification Title Community Development Specialist II (NS) Position Number 60043250 Grade NC17

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 Regional Center Manager position handles the day-to-day operations of the Division's Morganton Regional Center in Morganton NC. This position oversees the development and provision of programs and services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind individuals in a 13-county catchment area in accordance with the division's mission and goals.

Job responsibilities

• Facilitates and coordinates the activities of the center's staff of seven specialists and assistant
• Represents the Division in general and the Morganton Regional Center specifically at various functions within the community
• Direct supervision of staff, community development, outreach as well as some minimal direct services to consumers
• Serves as a member of the division-wide management team and functions as a liaison between the regional center and the administrative office
• Oversee facility operations and coordination of staff according to DHHS policies and procedures

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of the fields of deafness and hearing loss
• Familiarity with various sign systems, and the ability and commitment to attain American Sign Language and English
• Experience in policy development
• Experience in Supervision and performance management
• Ability to analyze data and use the results to develop and implement program goals

Salary

Salary Range: $60,881 - 106,544

Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $75,000

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in social work, public administration, or a field directly related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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EEO Statement

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.

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.

State Employment Values Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees.

Contact Information

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

Statutory Requirements

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Additional Eligibility and Background Information

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-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.

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.

Services Assistance

Recruiter: Rosa Henegan Contact: DHHS Workday Support Form

State Benefits Website

To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.