Program Specialist for Transition Services

About the role

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 primary functions of the Program Specialist for Transition Services position are to provide support and expertise for the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) and its customers through research, program development, technical assistance, consultation, and stakeholder engagement in the area of transition services. This position can be housed in any EIPD office in the state of NC. The position is responsible for policy input and/or development related to EIPD's services to transition-aged youth with disabilities. The position will ensure program area accountability for EIPD in relation to applicable state and federal regulations and assure that EIPD is effectively addressing the needs of youth consumers according to the priorities and goals of the Division. The goal of the position is to provide leadership to EIPD regional, supervisory, and direct service staff that oversee, provide, or arrange for pre-employment transition services, transition services, and/or employment services to in-school and out-of-school youth with disabilities. This position is responsible for formal and informal structures for interagency collaboration with the NC Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI), local education agencies, and other state, federal, and local agencies that provide services to youth with disabilities for the purposes of improving postsecondary outcomes for these youth. The Program Specialist for Transition Services is vital for developing and promoting the continuum of services offered by the Division to transition-aged youth with disabilities. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range $57,983 - $101,470 Recruitment Range $57,983 - $82,065 **Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours** 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 and familiarity with the public vocational rehabilitation program, transition services, pre-employment transition services, and special education/Section 504 services and related legislation. Experience with interagency collaboration and coordination of services/resources for individuals with disabilities. Experience in providing consultation, training, and technical assistance on rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Ability to collect, analyze, and report on transition data using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other databases to improve program outcomes. Experience with creating reports, mass email communications, and presentations to employee, customer, or stakeholder groups. Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date 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 & 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 j