IDD Consultant

** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * Mental Health
** Job Classification Title
** Human Services Program Consultant III (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC16

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
** We are seeking an experienced IDD Consultant to join our team, focusing on housing and community living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role is critical in advancing inclusive housing solutions and supporting policy development that aligns with best practices and legal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a subject matter expert on housing options and community living for individuals with IDD. Provide guidance on funding streams for housing, including those specific and nonspecific to IDD services.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to address barriers to community living.
Ensure compliance with the principles of Olmstead and promote integrated, community-based living opportunities.
Collaborate with stakeholders-including people with IDD, families, state agencies, providers, advocacy groups, and policymakers-to influence housing policy and program development.
Analyze and interpret regulations, policies, and funding mechanisms impacting housing for individuals with IDD.
Develop resources, training, and technical assistance to support housing initiatives.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Range: $57,983 - $101,470

Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $65,520
* 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.
** Strong knowledge of IDD services and supports.
* Understanding of housing funding sources (e.g. HUD programs, state/local initiatives)
* Experience working with diverse stakeholders in policy development and implementation.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
** This position is funded in part through federal funds.
**** This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
**** About the NC Division of Mental Health (DMH):
** The North Carolina Department of Mental Health provides quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.
** Compensation & 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.

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** Supplemental and 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: .DHHS

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