**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD**Job Classification Title**Community Employment Program Specialist (S)**Position Number**60054529**Grade**NC06The 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 position is housed in the Whiteville Unit in Columbus County. The Community Employment Program Specialist/Business Relations Representative (BRR) works in partnership with Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Evaluators to determine suitable vocational options for individuals with disabilities and subsequently assist them in obtaining competitive employment within the community. Developing and maintaining employer relationships and promoting EIPD's services are vital parts of this position.
Job Duties:
-Assist in the placement of eligible consumers in compatible and competitive employment that is consistent with their interests and abilities.
-Work closely with counselors to determine appropriate vocational goals for consumers and identify the availability of similar positions.
-Teaching employment marketing classes to work-ready consumers.
-Presentations to businesses and community partners, meet with local and regional employers to better understand their business needs, explain agency mission and goals and to obtain their agreement and commitment to hire vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers.
-Providing consistent written and verbal feedback to counselors regarding the progress of referred consumers' efforts to obtain employment.
-Participate in job fairs and other community events to promote and present the agency and its consumers as well as represent the work unit on boards/committees as designated by the Unit Manager.
-Marketing on the job training and internships to employers when applicable, as well as marketing and presenting Windmills Disability Awareness Training to local employers.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## Salary Grade Range: $35,596.00 - $62,294.00## Recruitment Range: $35,596.00 - $54,613.00Candidates 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 or experience helping others obtain employment.* Demonstrated experience working with the public.## **The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date**## **This 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: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.## **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 the website for State Benefits.## **Supplemental 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: 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.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.## **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 accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.* 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.## **Veterans’ and National Guard Preference*** 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Duties:
-Assist in the placement of eligible consumers in compatible and competitive employment that is consistent with their interests and abilities.
-Work closely with counselors to determine appropriate vocational goals for consumers and identify the availability of similar positions.
-Teaching employment marketing classes to work-ready consumers.
-Presentations to businesses and community partners, meet with local and regional employers to better understand their business needs, explain agency mission and goals and to obtain their agreement and commitment to hire vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers.
-Providing consistent written and verbal feedback to counselors regarding the progress of referred consumers' efforts to obtain employment.
-Participate in job fairs and other community events to promote and present the agency and its consumers as well as represent the work unit on boards/committees as designated by the Unit Manager.
-Marketing on the job training and internships to employers when applicable, as well as marketing and presenting Windmills Disability Awareness Training to local employers.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## Salary Grade Range: $35,596.00 - $62,294.00## Recruitment Range: $35,596.00 - $54,613.00Candidates 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 or experience helping others obtain employment.* Demonstrated experience working with the public.## **The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date**## **This 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: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.## **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 the website for State Benefits.## **Supplemental 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: 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.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.## **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 accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.* 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.## **Veterans’ and National Guard Preference*** 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr