WIOA Pre- ETS Associate (New Hanover County)(Temporary)

State of North Carolina; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina – Office of State Human Resources, Temporary Solutions in Wilmington, NC, seeks a Casework Associate I (S) to support pre-employment transition services for students with visual impairments and related duties.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination with one year of related experience. You will work with DSBVR staff, performing outreach and casework activities in a temporary setting, with a starting hourly rate of $19.75.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relative to the program served or equivalent education/experience.
• One year of relevant experience in casework or counseling or an equivalent combination.
• Experience or ability to work with youth aged 14–21 and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• This temporary position supports the implementation and service delivery of pre-employment transition services for students with visual impairments, blindness or deaf-blindness.
• Collaborate with DSBVR staff and other stakeholders to deliver services and track outcomes.
• Meet the minimum qualifications and management preferences as outlined for screening.

Skills

Youth outreach

Communication skills

Casework techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Casework Associate I (S)

Grade

NC04

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org .

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time- limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired in a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor’s Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency’s culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Wilmington - New Hanover County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.75 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 3240 Burnt Mill Dr, Suite 7, Wilmington, NC 28403.

The duties of this role include the employee working with DSBVR staff in the implementation and service delivery of pre-employment transition services to qualifying students with visual impairments, blindness or deaf-blindness.

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences

• Experience working with youth ages 14-21 years of age, school staff and providers.
• Experience in conducting outreach activities, networking, building relationships with organizations.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) efficiently in composing letters, presentations and reports.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with eligible individuals, employers, vendors, agency staff and others as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relative to the program served from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in an area related to program that provides experience in techniques of casework or counseling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.