Salary: $64,211.00 - $105,949.00 Annually
Location : Guilford County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-08257 DCFW 65026905
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: Child and Family Well Being
Opening Date: 08/28/2025
Closing Date: 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Speech And Language Pathologist
Position Number: 65026905
Salary Grade: MH17

Description of Work
**This position is 100% federally funded.**

*The Recruitment Range For This Position Is $64,211 - $75,000*
The primary functions of the Speech and Language Pathologist position are:

• Provide speech/ language therapy evaluations and treatment
• Conduct developmental evaluations of birth to 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program
• Assess the needs of enrolled children and their families for early intervention supports and services, which may include evaluation for appropriate assistive technology

This position will be based at the Greensboro Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), serving Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham Counties. All evaluations and services are provided as a member of a multidisciplinary team. This position impacts the timely completion of eligibility evaluations and ongoing services in compliance with federal regulations and state and program policies and procedures.

The Greensboro CDSA is one of a statewide network of 16 regional agencies that provide interdisciplinary early intervention services through the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program. The CDSA is the local lead agency for the Infant Toddler Program (ITP), a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which serves children ages birth to 3 years, who have or who are at risk for developmental disabilities, and their families.

The CDSA is the single portal of entry for birth to 3 referrals to the Infant Toddler Program (ITP) and has primary responsibility for providing multi- and inter-disciplinary developmental evaluation, determination of eligibility for the program, service coordination for eligible children, and consultation and technical assistance to service providers and other professionals providing recommended intervention services for eligible children and families.
About the North Carolina Early Intervention (NCEI) Branch:The North Carolina Early Intervention Branch (NCEI) is a part of the N.C. Division of Public Health. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP). The Infant-Toddler Program provides support and services for families and their children, birth to three who have special needs. Research shows that this time period is critical. It offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) across North Carolina work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.

About the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable people - children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders, advocacy groups, local, state and federal entities and many other stakeholders to make this happen.

Compensation and 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. Visit website for benefits:

For more information about DHHS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants that possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience providing speech language therapy/ services to young children.
• Experience completing speech and Language or communication, evaluations or assessments, and then design and implement treatment interventions specific to the findings.
• Experience providing evaluation and assessment results to families.
• Experience completing evaluation reports and documenting activities in progress/billing notes
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary pediatric setting.
• Flexibility and excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of augmentative communication options and devices for this population.
• Ability to work effectively with young children, their families and other professionals, including the ability to help recognize how a child's development impacts daily routines.
• Knowledge of child development and developmental disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel throughout assigned area via car, and access client homes and other community locations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 for details.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• 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.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The 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. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930 or .

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.

02

The recruitment range for this position is $64,211 - $75,000. If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $64,211 - $75,000?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your highest level of completed education? This must be clearly documented in the "Education" section of the application to be given credit.

• PhD or higher
• Master's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Associate's degree
• High School diploma or GED

04

Are you a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist in the State of North Carolina? Must provide license number in the "License" section of the application

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of speech language therapy/ services as applicable to children birth to three? This experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have knowledge of child development and developmental disabilities? This experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

• Yes
• No

07

Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

• Company or OSHR Website
• Employee Referral
• Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
• Conference / Career Fair
• LinkedIn
• Other Social Media
• Theater Advertisement
• Internet Advertisement
• TV / Radio
• Indeed
• Other General Job Boards
• Google
• Other Search Engines

08

Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2018, Facebook, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)
Required Question