Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start Program (Community Consortium) Coordinator

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina seeks a Community Consortium Coordinator for the Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start Program. This fully remote position involves overseeing program deliverables, managing partnerships, and ensuring effective training for local teams. Ideal candidates will have a background in public health and experience in maternal and child health services.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Standard and supplemental retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

NCFlex benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of experience in public health or related programs.
• Experience planning and managing health-related programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SENCHS Community Consortium for maternal and child health.
• Provide technical assistance to direct service staff.
• Assess training needs of local health staff.

Skills

Program Management

Public Health Knowledge

Effective Communication

Partnership Development

Understanding Health Disparities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

**THIS IS A REPOST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY**

**This position requires frequent travel to Hoke & Cumberland locations**

**This position is fully Remote:State-Wide travel to other locations as needed**

The Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start (SENCHS) Program Community Consortium Coordinator position is responsible for ensuring that required HS program deliverables are implemented through the provision of technical assistance and support to direct service staff housed at the two SENCHS funded sites. Also, the Program Coordinator provides oversight to and coordinates the SENCHS Community Consortium, comprised of SENCHS program participants, representatives from local health departments, community and faith-based organizations, community members and others from Cumberland and Hoke Counties. In addition, the position is responsible for assessing and responding to the training needs of local staff, including outreach/education and case management personnel. The candidate must live in either Cumberland or Hoke County. The position is housed in the Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section-Infant and Community Health Branch (ICHB).

About the NC Division of Public Health:
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
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.

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 benefits:https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

For more information about DHHS:https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Proven experience planning and managing a program related to maternal and child health or related public health program.
• Experienced in presenting information and answering questions in oral and written forms to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated experience with establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with staff and community based, external customers.
• Experienced in working with health disparities in maternal and infant health services and education.

Physical Requirements:
This position will require frequent travel to locations in Hoke and Cumberland County.
This position will also require some travel to other locations, state-wide, as needed.

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. Seehttps://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in the program related to the area of assignment;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• 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.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]..

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call theNeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.