Placement Specialist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, Rural Health division, seeks a Community Development Specialist II (NS) to deliver legislatively mandated training to county child welfare staff across North Carolina and provide technical assistance to county DSS agencies, strengthening workforce competency.

The role involves leading group trainings, applying transfer‑of‑learning strategies, coordinating multi‑trainer events, and ensuring logistics, facilities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration or related field.
• Four years of experience related to the specific program assignment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Train legislatively mandated child welfare curricula for county staff across all program areas.
• Facilitate structured learning activities to reinforce policy and practice.
• Lead group training sessions to support skill development and performance improvement.
• Provide technical assistance to county DSS agencies with policy guidance and questions.
• Coordinate multi-trainer instructional events, including scheduling and materials preparation.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with county staff and training partners to ensure consistent outcomes.

Skills

Child welfare training

Facilitation

Technical assistance

Trainer coordination

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Rural Health

Job Classification Title

Community Development Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

60038266

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 Placement Specialist position delivers legislatively mandated training to new and current county child welfare employees by instructing them in all areas of child welfare policy and practice. It facilitates structured learning through group instruction, individual performance support, and application-focused training strategies to strengthen workforce competency.

This role also provides technical assistance to county DSS agencies by conveying policy expectations, offering guidance, and maintaining effective professional relationships. Additionally, the position collaborates with other trainers to plan and execute training events and coordinates training center activities to support the documentation and delivery of statewide child welfare training.

Key Duties Include:

• Train legislatively mandated child welfare curricula for new and current DSS county staff across all program areas.
• Facilitate structured learning activities that reinforce child welfare policy and practice.
• Lead small and large group training sessions to support skill development and performance improvement.
• Implement transfer‑of‑learning strategies to support application of training content in practice settings.
• Provide technical assistance to county DSS agencies by conveying policy expectations, answering practice‑related questions, and offering guidance.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with county staff to support training and technical assistance functions.
• Partner with fellow trainers to plan, organize, and communicate logistics for each training event.
• Ensure training facilities, materials, equipment, and participant resources are prepared and available for training delivery.
• Coordinate activities within the training center by working with trainers, registrars, and community college staff to support delivery and documentation of trainings.
• Travel, including overnight travel when required, to deliver training across the state.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $60,881.00 - $106,544.00

Recruitment Range: $60,881.00 - $74,220.00

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:

• Demonstrated expertise delivering legislatively mandated child welfare curricula to mixed‑experience groups, including managing large and small group facilitation and applying structured learning methods to improve participant performance.
• Proven record providing technical assistance to county DSS agencies through policy‑aligned guidance, performance‑focused feedback, and sustained professional communication.
• Documented success coordinating multi‑trainer instructional events, including scheduling, material preparation, equipment readiness, facility confirmation, and participant documentation processes.
• Strong proficiency developing collaborative training partnerships by planning, organizing, and communicating with co‑trainers before, during, and after training delivery to ensure consistent instructional outcomes.
• Established skill maintaining training center operations by working with trainers, registrars, and community college partners to support timely delivery, accurate tracking, and comprehensive documentation of child welfare training activities.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option

About the Office of Rural Health:

The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) became the first State Office of Rural Health in the nation in 1973. The ORH was created to focus on the needs of rural and underserved communities and continues to empower communities and populations by developing strategies to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all. While ORH does not provide direct care, its programs support numerous health care safety net organizations throughout the state. Continued support and recurring funding for ORH strengthened North Carolina’s health care safety net infrastructure to ensure that all of the state’s medically vulnerable residents (Uninsured, Underinsured, Medicare and Medicaid) have access to affordable and appropriate high quality primary care. It is a conservative estimate that the State’s primary care safety net system serves 1.1 million vulnerable residents.

About the Placement Services:

The Placement Services program, established in 1975 within the NC State Office of Rural Health, focuses on recruiting and retaining primary care, dental, and behavioral health providers for rural and underserved communities. Over the years, the program has built strong, ongoing partnerships with primary care residency programs across North Carolina and offers all placement services at no cost. It works with federal, state, and local partners to identify areas with shortages of health professionals, designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), which qualify for federal support and resources.

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 the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

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 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 indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

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 sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience related to the specific program assignment

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.