Unit Manager

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD Job Classification Title Rehabilitation Services Manager I (NS) Position Number  Grade NC17

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 Unit Manager position is housed at the Burlington Unit EIPD/Independent Living office in Alamance County. The position supervises a staff of 19 and oversees a satellite office in Wentworth. The Independent Living Program serves Caswell, Alamance, Rockingham, Orange, Chatham, and Person Counties.

Requires the ability to lead by example including Comprehensive understanding of the field of rehabilitation counseling and demonstrated excellence in service delivery, thorough knowledge of casework policy and procedures, demonstrated skills in oral and written communication, ability to inspire others to work together towards shared goals. In addition, requires the ability to mentor, coach and teach in a supportive climate as well as knowledge of and ability to tactfully utilize confrontation techniques as necessary.

Requires understanding of professional ethics and demonstrated application in supervisory experiences. Requires a diverse background in the field of rehabilitation including working cooperatively with advocacy groups, an array of community resources and serving a diverse population of consumers.

• Professional supervisory and managerial work in organizing and directing delivery of EIPD and Independent Living services to individuals with disabilities.
• Directs the daily activities of the staff to ensure the most effective and efficient service delivery
• Serves as area manager of the Division’s service delivery program, serving the Burlington Unit Office & Wentworth satellite office.
• Provides leadership to meet agency mission and goals within the context of its stated value.
• 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 a third-party school program, multiple community rehabilitation programs, community partners and agencies, and businesses
• Ensures that all aspects of the Unit’s work are in compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and DHHS and EIPD policies.

Salary Range: $60,881.00-$

Recruitment Range: $60,881.00-$95,127.00

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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

This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services Employees, And Eligible RIF Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees. 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.

Through knowledge of casework management, guidance and counseling. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, agency staff, and peer professionals in public and private settings. Ability to administer and…