Assistant Director for Employment Initiatives & Staffing
Assistant Director for Employment Initiatives & Staffing
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Description of Work
Position is funded in part through federal funds.
**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**
**This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current DHHS employees current DHHS temporary employees and eligible RIF Candidates from NC State Government**
As Assistant Director for Employment Initiatives and Staffing (EIS) this leadership role provides strategic oversight and direction for key Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) initiatives across North Carolina. This includes major statewide programs such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Olmstead implementation Transitions to Community Living (TCL) and Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE). The Assistant Director helps shape VR policy and processes oversees program development monitors budgets and ensures progress toward project goals related to employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
This position also plays a central role in talent acquisition and staff engagement within the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). EIPD includes over 990 staff positions in 75 statewide locations serving all 100 counties of NC. The Assistant Director for EIS will partner closely with Human Resources and the EIPD Division Director to develop and implement recruitment strategies accelerate hiring timelines and improve vacancy rates to maintain effective service delivery. The role includes tracking hiring trends and building systems to ensure timely onboarding of qualified candidates.
Equally important is this positions responsibility for staff retention and engagement. The Assistant Director leads efforts to improve onboarding training and professional development; enhance working conditions; and strengthen employee connection to the agencys mission. The goal is to reduce turnover increase morale and support ongoing growth and advancement among staff while providing high quality services to the disability community statewide.
In addition to leading cross-cutting employment initiatives and talent strategies for the agency the Assistant Director serves as a key representative of the EIPD Division Director and acts as primary backup in the Directors absence on matters related to cross-divisional employment initiatives recruitment and engagement.
Position directly supervises a team of senior leaders temporary and grant-funded staff as they align with agency and program needs.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 please visit our agency website at and/or view this video regarding working with our agency: 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 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 addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website forbenefits.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program.
Demonstrated success in setting planning and achieving outcome-based goals through collaboration and strategic coordination.
In-depth understanding of the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) processes related to recruitment hiring and retention.
Proven track record of working independently as well as effectively engaging with teams stakeholders and external partners.
Skilled in developing and delivering written and verbal presentations with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and appropriately for diverse audiences.
Experience supervising staff in a vocational rehabilitation environment with a focus on performance management and team development.
Management preference will be given to candidates with:- Executive Leadership experience within EIPD.
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. SeeEducation and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Masters degree in a discipline directly related to the agencys program business administration or public administration from an appropriated accredited institution five years of managerial experience in the public or private sectors involving significant decision-making authority in the planning organizing and directing of operations in an area related to the assigned program(s);
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 Merit-Based 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 of graduation 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 DD-214 Member-4 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 State of North Carolina/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.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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