Regional Child Welfare Permanency Lead — Remote

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Remote; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

NCFlex benefits

Job summary

The State of North Carolina DHHS Division of Social Services seeks a Human Services Program Consultant III to monitor county child welfare programs, provide training and technical assistance, and lead CQI initiatives. The role emphasizes data-informed decisions, policy guidance, and collaborative improvement across regions.

The position supports counties with on-site and remote consultation, ensuring compliance with federal/state rules and strengthening outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying North Carolina child welfare statutes, rules, policies, and best practices to provide guidance and training.
• Demonstrated experience leading change management and implementation efforts within child welfare programs.
• Experience analyzing child welfare performance data, case review findings, and QA results to identify trends and support data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor county child welfare programs to assess performance and compliance.
• Provide training and technical assistance to county staff and leadership.
• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and monitor progress toward outcomes.
• Conduct on-site and virtual consultation to support policy implementation and strengthen practice.
• Review case records to assess compliance and quality of practice.

Skills

Policy interpretation

CQI leadership

Data analysis

Partnership building

Job description

The State of North Carolina DHHS Division of Social Services seeks a Human Services Program Consultant III to monitor county child welfare programs, provide training and technical assistance, and lead CQI initiatives. The role emphasizes data-informed decisions, policy guidance, and collaborative improvement across regions.

The position supports counties with on-site and remote consultation, ensuring compliance with federal/state rules and strengthening outcomes for children and families.