Program Manager I​/CDSA Assistant Director

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 by 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.

Dept of Health and Human Services

Child and Family Well Being

Program Manager I (NS)

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The Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) is part of the Early Intervention Section of the Division of Child and Family Well‑Being in DHHS. It is the lead agency responsible for overseeing the administration of the North Carolina Infant‑Toddler Program (NCITP), a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), that serves eligible children from birth to age 3 with or at‑risk for developmental disabilities.

The CDSA ensures that evaluation, treatment supports, and early intervention service coordination and supports are available within a multi‑county catchment area and that children eligible for the program receive recommended services either through a network of enrolled early intervention service providers or directly from the CDSA.

The Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating all aspects of evaluation, treatment, and service coordination/case management services to ensure quality and compliance with Federal and State regulations for the NC Infant‑Toddler Program. The Assistant Director supervises professional staff members related to the evaluation, treatment, and coordination of services for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Responsibilities include developing policies and procedures for client services and day‑to‑day operations, monitoring quality and quantity of services, supervising Habilitation Program Supervisors and Team Leader Supervisors, and providing agency development and training in direct supervision of the CDSA Director.

The role requires travel within the catchment area of the Children’s Developmental Services Agency (serving Buncombe, Madison, Transylvania, Henderson, Cherokee, Swain, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Clay, and Graham Counties).

• Experience with managing, hiring, training, and supervising staff that provide services to young children who have developmental disabilities or delays.
• Considerable knowledge of Part C of IDEA and the North Carolina Infant‑Toddler Program.
• Experience working with programs associated with young children who have developmental disabilities or delays.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff, as well as staff from local agencies, and clients, the general public, and contract service providers.

$70,478 – $123,336

$70,478 – $81,595

This work requires travel (driving a car) within the 11‑county catchment area.

The State of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program. Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, community service leave, and paid parental leave where eligible.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from 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.