What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Devel Spec II position at NC Department of Health and Human Services?
Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Rural Health
Job Classification Title
Community Development Specialist II (NS)
Position Number
60038282
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 provide intensive support to a large number of Community Health Grantees and Medication Assistance Program grantees as well as other safety net provider. Technical assistance functions include site and process development and implementation, and outreach. 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, monitor and providing technical assistance to support sites in meeting program performance goals and measures as well as State requirements.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $58,613 - $102,574
Recruitment Range: $58,613 - $69,783
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.
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.
Visit website for State Benefits
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: 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.
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
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this 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.
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.
Recruiter
Edward Raube
Email
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Rural Health
Job Classification Title
Community Development Specialist II (NS)
Position Number
60038282
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 provide intensive support to a large number of Community Health Grantees and Medication Assistance Program grantees as well as other safety net provider. Technical assistance functions include site and process development and implementation, and outreach. 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, monitor and providing technical assistance to support sites in meeting program performance goals and measures as well as State requirements.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $58,613 - $102,574
Recruitment Range: $58,613 - $69,783
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.
- Understanding of complex health care delivery systems inclusive of primary and preventive care, especially in underserved communities
- Knowledge of population health, social determinates of health, and value-based health care
- Skill in developing financial solutions to assist grantees in implementation and monitoring of health care initiatives
- Demonstrated experience in the collection, analysis, and preparation of reports from data using Access, EXCEL, Qualtrics, SurveyMax
- Experience in data collection and data analytics to drive program accountability and improvement activities
- Knowledge and experience in contract development, administration, developing budgets and performance measures.
- This position will require the ability to travel in-state and out-of-state to attend conferences, conduct on site visits, provide technical support/assistance. Overnight travel is required 1-2 times per month.
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.
Visit website for State Benefits
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: 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 5:00 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.
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.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this 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.
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.
Recruiter
Edward Raube
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
Salary : $58,613 - $102,574