Asst. Director of Quality & Evaluation

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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 Quality & Evaluation section provides data-driven oversight, evaluation, and improvement of DMH/DD/SUS programs. It designs, maintains, and enhances quality and evaluation design to support quality improvement, performance measurement, and data-informed decision-making across the division. It provides data and information for required state and federal reporting compliance. The AD of Quality and Evaluation provides direct oversight, guidance, and leadership for a team of data analysts and supporting staff specializing in business analyses, quality management, program evaluation, and data interpretation related to mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, and traumatic brain injury. The position manages and coordinates people, projects, and analytical processes for evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $70,478 - $123,336 Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $103,832 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. Comprehensive knowledge of research principles, study design, and diverse data collection methods used to support program and policy development. Ability to supervise, mentor, and coordinate the work of a team of data analysts, ensuring high quality evaluation and quality management deliverables. Advanced project management skills including planning, organizing, scheduling, and monitoring multiple complex assignments simultaneously. This position is funded in part through federal funds. This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. About the NC Division of Mental Health (DMH): The North Carolina Department of Mental Health provides quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. 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. 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 rega

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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Mental Health Job Classification Title Human Services Program Manager II (NS) Position Number 60043322 Grade NC20

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