Placement Specialist
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Description of Work
- THIS IS A REPOST: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION AND NEED NOT APPLY.
This position is funded in part through federal funds.
The primary purpose of the position is to recruit and retain providers for medical dental behavioral health
services to the rural and underserved areas of the State while assessing needs and providing technical assistance
education and support to address those needs.
Serve as liaison between practice sites and providers to build partnerships for recruitment and retention.
Assist employers with recruitment of providers by advertising available opportunities on ORHs
nationwide nonprofit site 3Rnet; as well as representing opportunities at various state and national venues and
matching opportunities with providers interested in practicing in NC.
Recruit medical providers for efficient and effective placement by utilizing placement services software to
analyze candidates and community profiles to determine compatibility of providers with sites. Guide candidates
and employers through the recruitment process.
Provide technical assistance for practice incentives including federal and state loan repayment programs
to support retention efforts. In addition evaluate and advise primary care dental nursing and behavioral health
candidates about National Health Service Corps Programs and explore in detail the expectations of the programs.
Create and monitor provider contracts that are awarded state and federal incentives to ensure that ORH
DHHS state and federal regulations are strictly adhered to.
Collaborate and establish effective working relationships with residency programs to increase interest in
practicing in rural communities. Consult and maintain relationships with rural and underserved communities to
determine needs and educate them on relevant recruitment and retention issues.
Present to primary care residents; medical behavioral health and dental students; physician
assistant/nurse practitioner students; nursing students; and other state and private agencies such as the North
Carolina Community Health Center Association on opportunities to practice at safety net sites in NC.
Assist employers with applications for becoming eligible sites for State and Federal Loan Repayment
Programs such as the National Health Service Corps Programs while assisting our federal partners with
programmatic analysis and overview.
About the Office of Rural Health:
The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) became the first State Office of Rural Health in the nation in
1973. The ORH was created to focus on the needs of rural and underserved communities and continues to
empower communities and populations by developing strategies to improve quality and costeffectiveness of
health care for all. While ORH does not provide direct care its programs support numerous health care safety net
organizations throughout the state. Continued support and recurring funding for ORH strengthened North
Carolinas health care safety net infrastructure to ensure that all of the states medically vulnerable residents
(Uninsured Underinsured Medicare and Medicaid) have access to affordable and appropriate high quality primary
care. It is a conservative estimate that the States primary care safety net system serves 1.1 million vulnerable
residents.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex
agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety
and wellbeing 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 highquality
lowcost benefits on a pretax 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. 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 listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below). Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge Skills and Abilities.
- Experience with recruitment utilizing a variety of methods virtually and in person preferablyin a healthcare setting
- Documented experience working with a high administrative load in a contract management or grant management setting
- Proven experience with project management or social outreach preferably in a healthcare or nonprofit environment requiring policy analysis data analysis and customer engagement
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor s degree in sociology psychology political science business administration or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in social work public administration or a field directly related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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: uses the MeritBased 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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD214 Member4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
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.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Talent Acquisition at
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
