Community Development Specialist II

Community Development Specialist II (NS)

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 Wilson Regional Center in Wilson NC. This position oversees the development and provision of programs and services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals in a 17-county catchment area in accordance with the division's mission and goals. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Facilitates and coordinates the activities of the center's staff of seven specialists and assistant
• Represents the Division in general and the Raleigh 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

Salary Range: $60,881 - $106,544

Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $68,000

Repost - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy.

* Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here Sign-On and Retention Bonus Policy

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

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

The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing works to ensure that all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf Blind North Carolinians have the ability to communicate their needs and to receive information easily and effectively in all aspects of their lives, especially their health and well-being.

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.

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.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on…