Program Specialist for Transition Services
Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
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Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision
EMPLOY INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPDJob Classification Title
Human Services Program Consultant III (NS)Position Number
Grade
NC16About 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 17000 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
The primary functions of the Program Specialist for Transition Services position are to provide support and expertise for the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) and its customers through research program development technical assistance consultation and stakeholder engagement in the area of transition services. This position can be housed in any EIPD office in the state of NC. The position is responsible for policy input and/or development related to EIPDs services to transition-aged youth with disabilities. The position will ensure program area accountability for EIPD in relation to applicable state and federal regulations and assure that EIPD is effectively addressing the needs of youth consumers according to the priorities and goals of the Division. The goal of the position is to provide leadership to EIPD regional supervisory and direct service staff that oversee provide or arrange for pre-employment transition services transition services and/or employment services to in-school and out-of-school youth with disabilities. This position is responsible for formal and informal structures for interagency collaboration with the NC Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) local education agencies and other state federal and local agencies that provide services to youth with disabilities for the purposes of improving postsecondary outcomes for these youth. The Program Specialist for Transition Services is vital for developing and promoting the continuum of services offered by the Division to transition-aged youth with disabilities.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range $57983 - $101470
Recruitment Range $57983 - $82065
**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**
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 (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Knowledge and familiarity with the public vocational rehabilitation program transition services pre-employment transition services and special education/Section 504 services and related legislation.
Experience with interagency collaboration and coordination of services/resources for individuals with disabilities.
Experience in providing consultation training and technical assistance on rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
Ability to collect analyze and report on transition data using Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and other databases to improve program outcomes.
Experience with creating reports mass email communications and presentations to employee customer or stakeholder groups.
Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date
Position is funded in part through federal funds
About Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD):
The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: & 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 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 Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws 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: 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 relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 11:59 PM the night BEFORE the closing date.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board etc.) indicated below.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Masters degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience; or
Bachelors degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of related experience; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of 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.
Recruiter:
Tandrea Lanae JonesEmail:
Required Experience:
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