Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD
Job Classification Title
Community Employment Program Specialist (S)
Position Number
60055179
Grade
NC06
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
This Adjustment Services Instructor position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, NC and part of the WorkSource West Training Facility. The Adjustment Services Instructor provides occupational and vocational training to incarcerated individuals with disabilities at Foothills Correctional Institution that will prepare them for competitive employment in their communities upon release.
Job responsibilities include the following:
• Evaluating inmate readiness for employment through observation, productivity, and work behaviors
• Teaching training programs and appropriate work behaviors to incarcerated individuals with disabilities using established curriculums
• Managing job set up, workflow, and quality assurance processes
• Documenting provision of services provided in accordance with the client’s rehabilitation plan and agency policy
• Adhering to NC Department of Adult Correction policies and procedures when performing job duties at Foothills Correctional Institution
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range $35,596 - $62,294
Recruitment Range $35,596 - $55,000
**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:
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Knowledge of and/or experience helping others obtain employment
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required to drive state vehicles
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 .
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.
Compensation and 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 benefits .
Supplemental Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Health and…