Community Development Specialist II
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, NC, United States
Job Classification Title
Community Development Specialist II (NS)
Agency Dept of Health and Human Services
Division Rural Health
Position Number 65026079
Grade NC17
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 The Community Health Program provides technical assistance, grant support, contract administration and oversight to safety net organizations throughout the state who provide preventive and primary care to medically vulnerable populations. The program provides technical assistance and monitoring of community health grants and a prescription assistance program for those patients who cannot afford their medications. Programs offering prescription assistance utilize specialized software that assists providers with accessing, tracking and dispensing drug manufacturers’ free medications.
The Community Development Specialist provides technical assistance to the Primary Care Safety Net system across North Carolina. The team provides intensive support to a large number of Community Health Grantees and Medication Assistance Program grantees as well as other safety net providers. Technical assistance functions include site and process development and implementation, outreach, and monitoring. This assistance is provided by phone, e‑mail and on‑site visits. Community Development Specialists serve as an overall resource to agencies in developing grant programs and complying with State program and financial requirements. This includes active engagement in developing, monitoring and providing technical assistance to support sites in meeting program performance goals, measures, and State requirements.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities / Management Preferences Salary Range: $60,881 - $106,544
Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $69,783
Minimum Education and Experience: 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.
Ability to participate in plan, operationalize and evaluate high quality services that are cost effective in underserved communities.
Ability to organize and document effectively.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate issues and solutions to assist projects in developing and monitoring health care initiatives.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, standards and policies applicable to programs.
Ability to provide oversight and direction and establish and maintain effective working relationships with interested organizations, agencies, communities and individuals.
Compensation & Benefits The State of North Carolina offers 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.
This position is funded in part through federal funds.
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.
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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services
Division Rural Health
Position Number 65026079
Grade NC17
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 The Community Health Program provides technical assistance, grant support, contract administration and oversight to safety net organizations throughout the state who provide preventive and primary care to medically vulnerable populations. The program provides technical assistance and monitoring of community health grants and a prescription assistance program for those patients who cannot afford their medications. Programs offering prescription assistance utilize specialized software that assists providers with accessing, tracking and dispensing drug manufacturers’ free medications.
The Community Development Specialist provides technical assistance to the Primary Care Safety Net system across North Carolina. The team provides intensive support to a large number of Community Health Grantees and Medication Assistance Program grantees as well as other safety net providers. Technical assistance functions include site and process development and implementation, outreach, and monitoring. This assistance is provided by phone, e‑mail and on‑site visits. Community Development Specialists serve as an overall resource to agencies in developing grant programs and complying with State program and financial requirements. This includes active engagement in developing, monitoring and providing technical assistance to support sites in meeting program performance goals, measures, and State requirements.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities / Management Preferences Salary Range: $60,881 - $106,544
Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $69,783
Minimum Education and Experience: 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.
Ability to participate in plan, operationalize and evaluate high quality services that are cost effective in underserved communities.
Ability to organize and document effectively.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate issues and solutions to assist projects in developing and monitoring health care initiatives.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, standards and policies applicable to programs.
Ability to provide oversight and direction and establish and maintain effective working relationships with interested organizations, agencies, communities and individuals.
Compensation & Benefits The State of North Carolina offers 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.
This position is funded in part through federal funds.
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.
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