Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services

Division
Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Job Classification Title
Community Development Specialist II (NS)

Position Number


Grade
NC17

Description of Work
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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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 DeafBlind 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.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

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.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject 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 application. The 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 https://www.naces.org/members.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your 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.

Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in social work, public administration, or a field directly related to the specific program assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Recruiter:
Rosa Henegan

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form