Morganton Regional Center Manager

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.

The Regional Center Manager position handles the day-to-day operations of the Division's Morganton Regional Center in Morganton NC. This position oversees the development and provision of programs and services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind individuals in a 13-county catchment area in accordance with the division's mission and goals.

• Facilitates and coordinates the activities of the center's staff of seven specialists and assistant
• Represents the Division in general and the Morganton Regional Center specifically at various functions within the community
• Direct supervision of staff, community development, outreach as well as some minimal direct services to consumers
• Serves as a member of the division-wide management team and functions as a liaison between the regional center and the administrative office
• Oversee facility operations and coordination of staff according to DHHS policies and procedures

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of the fields of deafness and hearing loss
• Familiarity with various sign systems, and the ability and commitment to attain American Sign Language and English
• Experience in policy development
• Experience in Supervision and performance management
• Ability to analyze data and use the results to develop and implement program goals

Salary Range: $60,

Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $75,000

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in social work, public administration, or a field directly related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

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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.

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