Unit Manager

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) is seeking a Rehabilitation Services Manager II to lead the Wilmington VR/IL Unit. The role supervises 35 staff and oversees the Independent Living Section and satellite offices in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties.

Salary ranges are listed, and the unit works to ensure high-quality Vocational Rehabilitation services for people with disabilities

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff supervision experience preferred.
• Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation services helpful.
• Strong administrative and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, clinical, and case management supervision including training and evaluation.
• Oversees a staff of 35 and manages multiple county satellite offices.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations and DHHS/DVR policies.

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Job Classification Title

Rehabilitation Services Manager II (NS)

Position Number

60054535

Grade

NC19

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

This position is housed at the Wilmington VR/IL Unit Office in Wilmington, NC and supervises a staff of 35 and oversees the Independent Living Section and Satellite office in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties. This Unit Manager is to ensure that quality Vocational Rehabilitation services are provided to persons with disabilities residing in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties in Eastern Region.

The primary purpose of the Unit Manager position is to provide leadership to meet agency mission and goals within the context of its stated values.

Provides administrative, clinical, and case management supervision including training and technical assistance, personnel administration, and evaluation and planning.

Designs and implements action plans to develop personnel and programs.

Works cooperatively with three third-party school programs, multiple community rehabilitation programs, community partners and agencies, businesses, and the Division of WorkForce Solutions.

Coordinates a vast array of specialized services from a diverse group of service providers and incorporates those resources into the service delivery functions of the Unit's work.

Ensures that all aspects of the Unit's work are in compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and DHHS and DVR policies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $67,122.00-$117,465.00

Recruitment Range: $89,000.00-$93,000.00

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

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.

• Ability to organize and direct the delivery of Vocational Rehabilitation services
• Knowledge of administrative management principles within Vocational Rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of casework policy and service delivery

About Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD)

The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.

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.

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.