Policy & Licensing Consultant: Foster Care & Interstate

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 53 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services is seeking a Policy Consultant to support Foster Home Licensing, Private Agency Licensing, and Interstate Services. The role provides statewide policy interpretation, guidance on licensing requirements, and technical assistance to public and private agencies.

The position emphasizes applying federal and state laws, program standards, and Administrative Code to drive policy updates and regulatory compliance across the state.

Qualifications

• Experience developing or revising policy, procedures, or written guidance in a human service or regulatory setting.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws, Administrative Code, and child welfare program standards.
• Experience in child welfare, including foster home licensing, private agency licensing, interstate services, or permanency planning.

Responsabilités

• Develop and revise policy in Foster Home Licensing, Private Agency Licensing, and Interstate Services to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Interpret and apply federal law, state statutes, Administrative Code, and program standards for public and private agencies.
• Provide clear guidance, consultation, and technical assistance on licensing policy, requirements, and practice expectations.
• Contribute to statewide initiatives that require policy alignment, regulatory updates, or licensing practice changes.
• Identify trends, gaps, and implementation challenges to inform continuous quality improvement and future policy updates.

Connaissances

Policy development

Policy interpretation

Child welfare knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Interagency guidance

Formation

Master's degree in a discipline specific to the program

Bachelor's degree in a discipline specific to the program

Description du poste

The State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services is seeking a Policy Consultant to support Foster Home Licensing, Private Agency Licensing, and Interstate Services. The role provides statewide policy interpretation, guidance on licensing requirements, and technical assistance to public and private agencies.

The position emphasizes applying federal and state laws, program standards, and Administrative Code to drive policy updates and regulatory compliance across the state.