Community Employment Program Specialist

Summary

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, 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 This Casework Associate I position is located in Morganton, NC at WorkSource West in Burke County. This position serves individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or deaf-blind across several counties within the catchment area. The primary purpose of this position, under the supervision of the Unit manager or designee, is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help consumers overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.Job Responsibilities Evaluating professional diagnostic records and data to determine eligibility and required servicesDeveloping and implementing individualized plans of rehabilitation services for eligible consumersArranging for appropriate evaluations and other services as indicated on the Individualized Plan for EmploymentConducting in-person home visits when needed for service provisionInterviewing consumers for the purpose of assessing need and overseeing the provision of planned servicesEngaging in various administrative duties including case service documentation, caseload management, staff and other administrative meetingsParticipating in training and professional development activitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences 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 of and/or experience working with persons with disabilitiesKnowledge of case management and processesKnowledge and/or experience working within a team settingCompensation & Benefits Recruitment Range $35,596 - $52,000Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hoursPosting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing datePosition is funded in part through federal fundsAbout 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: .Supplemental and Contact Information 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. For more information about DHHS: .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 Governor's 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

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, 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 This Casework Associate I position is located in Morganton, NC at WorkSource West in Burke County. This position serves individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or deaf-blind across several counties within the catchment area. The primary purpose of this position, under the supervision of the Unit manager or designee, is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help consumers overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.Job Responsibilities Evaluating professional diagnostic records and data to determine eligibility and required servicesDeveloping and implementing individualized plans of rehabilitation services for eligible consumersArranging for appropriate evaluations and other services as indicated on the Individualized Plan for EmploymentConducting in-person home visits when needed for service provisionInterviewing consumers for the purpose of assessing need and overseeing the provision of planned servicesEngaging in various administrative duties including case service documentation, caseload management, staff and other administrative meetingsParticipating in training and professional development activitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences 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 of and/or experience working with persons with disabilitiesKnowledge of case management and processesKnowledge and/or experience working within a team settingCompensation & Benefits Recruitment Range $35,596 - $52,000Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hoursPosting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing datePosition is funded in part through federal fundsAbout 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: .Supplemental and Contact Information 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. For more information about DHHS: .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 Governor's 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr