Peer Support Programs Liaison

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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 Advocacy & Empowerment Section is responsible for elevating the voices and experiences of those DMHDDSUS supports, ensuring that their concerns and needs are heard, understood, and addressed. The Section accomplishes this by helping to bridge the gap between those we serve and the services or policies they interact with, providing responsive, helpful, and efficient customer support to individuals who seek assistance, and engaging with community partners to ensure all individuals receive the services and supports they need. The Empowerment and Advocacy section is responsible for assisting with the design, planning and implementation of the public mental health, intellectual & developmental disorders and substance use programs for special populations. This includes planning for the administration of State dollars and Federal grants for supporting Veterans services, faith-based programs, peer support services, LGBTQIA+, Deaf/ Blind/ Hard of Hearing programs, refugee and migrant populations. This section is also responsible for maintaining relationships and supporting State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (SCFAC) that advises the Department and the General Assembly on the planning and management of the State's public mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorder, and traumatic brain injury services system. This position will sit on the DMHDDSUS Team that manages the North Carolina Certified Peer Support Program. The person in this position will be responsible for assisting in the the design, oversight, implementation, and expansion of peer support initiatives in North Carolina. They will ensure that peer support services comply with state and federal policies, follow best practices, and align with the mission, vision, and values of DMHDDSUS and NCDHHS. This position will be forward facing with providers, provider associations, community leaders, people with lived experience who use the NC service system and other involved stakeholders. The person in this position will be expected to speak to the NC DHHS and DMHDDSUS priorities and initiatives in front of these stakeholders and provide stakeholder feedback to DMHDDSUS leadership. The person in this position will also help support the work of the DMHDDSUS Veteran Services Team and support efforts to engage veterans, their families, community partners, and service providers across North Carolina. The position will assist with expanding and strengthening the Division's veterans initiatives through outreach, collaboration, education, and resource development. This work is intended to enhance the behavioral health system of care for veterans and their families while increasing awareness, access, and coordination of supports and services. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $57,983 - $101,470 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. Excellent working knowledge of Certified NC Peer Support Specialist Program and community peer support programs. Certification as an NC Peer Support Specialist is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of veterans' culture, experiences, and needs, as well as familiarity with veteran-specific services, programs, resources, and systems of support. Veteran status and/or direct lived experience with military service is preferred Experience with outreach and community engagement including ability to design and present trainings Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other state agencies, providers of services, individuals with lived experience, advocacy groups and other organizations 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.

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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Mental Health Job Classification Title Human Services Program Consultant III (NS) Position Number 60043384 Grade NC16

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