Salary: $51,616.00 - $90,328.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 24-04566 DSB ********
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: Blind Services
Opening Date: 05/03/2024
Closing Date: 5/20/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Human Services Program Consultant II
Position Number: ********
Work Location: Wake County
Salary Grade: NC15
Recruitment Range: 51,616-70,000
Description of Work
Description of Work
The Deafblind and Assistive Technology Program Specialist serve as the Division representative for committees and groups which address the needs of individuals who are deafblind, visually impaired or blind, provides assistance and work activities include:
Organize and facilitate quarterly staff meetings and annual staff training for assistive technology statewide staff as well as for statewide Deafblind Specialists.
Identify assistive technology equipment and software purchases needed and coordinate approved purchases.
Review and propose updates on assistive technology and deafblind policies.
Develop procedures to assist staff with effectively and efficiently performing job duties.
Develop and provide trainings on deafblind topics for internal staff as well as on Division services to external partners.
Provide leadership and coordination for the Division's Assistive Technology Instructor Vendor initiative.
Keep Division management and staff apprised of critical topics related to services for individuals who are deafblind as well as assistive technology services for individuals who are visually impaired or deafblind.
Serve as the statewide coordinator for Division outreach efforts.
About NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
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.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Please refer to the link below for additional information Knowledge of and/or experience with technology used by individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.
Fluency in American Sign Language
Experience working with a team of professionals to address the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Management prefers candidate with the following: Familiarity with iCanConnect/NDBEDP
Experience using a case management system
Experience with utilizing technologies
Physical requirements: Repetitive motions, fingering, sedentary work
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience;
OR
Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of related experience:
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Supplemental and Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link,
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.
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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at
******** . Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at ******** .
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity? Company or OSHR Website
Employee Referral
Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
Conference / Career Fair
LinkedIn
Other Social Media
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Internet Advertisement
TV / Radio
Indeed
Other General Job Boards
Google
Other Search Engines
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I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.
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I understand that the budgeted salary for this position is limited to $70,000. If offered this position, the salary offered will be within the posted recruitment range of $51,616-70,000 Yes
No
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To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the state mandated minimum education and experience requirements for this vacancy. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Have you provided the necessary information for our screening process? Yes
No
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Have you ever had a certificate or license revoked or suspended by any state or other governing body? If yes, please explain.
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Are you fluent in American Sign Language? Note: individuals selected for interviews will be asked to demonstrate their fluency in American Sign Language. Yes
No
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Which of the following best describes your total years of experience working with assistive technology used by individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deafblind? None
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-9 years
10 or more
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Which of the following best describes your total years of experience working with a team of professionals to address the needs of individuals with disabilities? Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-9 years
10 or more
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