Program Manager II

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking a Deputy Director of Whole Child Health within the DHHS to lead statewide child health programs and drive strategic direction. The role reports to the Division Director and serves on the Executive Leadership Team to align programs with funding and policy priorities.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage complex budgets and federal/state funding streams, and collaborate with partners to improve access, outcomes, and service delivery for children and

Qualifications

• Experience leading statewide child health, behavioral health, or family-serving programs.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans and evaluating program outcomes across a complex organization.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary professional teams, including supervising managers and directing program operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physical and behavioral health programs, providing leadership to managers and staff.
• Advise division leadership and oversee resource allocation to strengthen services.
• Ensure program administration and compliance across statewide initiatives.

Skills

Program leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Grant compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Job Information

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title Program Manager II (NS) Position Number 60043342 Grade NC21

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 Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) seeks a Deputy Director of Whole Child Health to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for statewide child physical and behavioral health programs serving children, youth, and families. Reporting to the Division Director and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, this position leads coordination and integration of programs within the Whole Child Health Section and across DCFW to improve access, service delivery, and health outcomes. The Deputy Director oversees multidisciplinary program operations and staff; develops and implements strategic plans; manages complex federal and state funding streams and resource allocation; and ensures effective program administration and compliance. The position serves as a senior subject matter expert, leads statewide initiatives, collaborates with governmental and community partners, and represents DCFW and DHHS in matters involving child and family health.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include coordinating physical and behavioral health programs, providing leadership to program managers and staff, evaluating program effectiveness, advising division leadership, and identifying opportunities to strengthen services and funding for children and families across North Carolina.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $70,627 - $137,724 Recruitment Range $70,627 - $120,000 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Experience leading, coordinating, or integrating multiple statewide child health, behavioral health, or family-serving programs.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans and evaluating program outcomes across a complex organization.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary professional teams, including supervising managers and directing program operations.
• Experience overseeing complex budgets and multiple federal or state funding streams, including grant compliance and resource allocation.
• Experience collaborating with federal and state officials and external partners and representing an organization in high-level policy or program initiatives.

Physical Requirements (If Applicable)

• Sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods and occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 10 pounds, consistent with the position description.

Posting Closes

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 is a division at the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) that will focus on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians with several sections including nutrition programs (WIC, SNAP and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health & prevention services for children and youth, children’s behavioral health programs, and early intervention programs.

Operations Unit

The Operations Unit is in the Community Nutrition Services Section (CNSS) in the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW).

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 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.

Background Check

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.

Veteran 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 their 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.

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