Director of Programming Caswell Developmental Center

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Human Services Facility Asst Dir II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC22

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 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.

Description of Work

The Deputy Director a key member of the Caswell Developmental Center Leadership Team serves as the second-in-command of the Centers overall operations and is designated Chief Executive for the facility during the Center Directors absence. The Deputy Director assists the Center Director in the day-to-day tasks associated with the management of facility operations internal and external to the Program Services component while also representing the Center Director at statewide regional and local meetings/functions upon request. Responsibilities include but are not limited to involvement in matters pertaining to general budget planning and management the maintenance of the physical plant the allocation and utilization of personnel and the provision of on-site and outreach services to the Centers customers.



The Deputy Director in the role of facility Program Director is assigned lead responsibility for the planning and provision of comprehensive program services to the individuals with intellectual disabilities who reside at Caswell Developmental Center. Specifically the Deputy Director provides management oversight of the Centers Residential Services Education/Work Services Medical Services Dietary Services and Psychology Services. While the implementation of services is done via the supervision of the Director of Residential Services Director of Dietary Services Medical Services Administrator Psychology Services Director School Administrator and Director of Special Events with the support of a Program Assistant V the Deputy Director provides guidance and direction in all program areas. The Deputy Director serves as a resource to the Center Director and other members of the Leadership Team on policy and procedural issues related to the implementation of habilitation services and concerning the standards which guide service provision as well as in more global matters affecting Center-wide operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

**This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered**

Salary Range: $73096.00 $142538.00

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:

• Demonstrated managerial experience with residential/institutional facility management budgetary and financial planning developmental disabilities programs and services compliance and regulations personnel policies and management principals

• Extensive knowledge of population service needs and standards for service delivery; Ability to direct the establishment of facility goals and priorities and to determine appropriate allocation of resources

• Skill in establishing and maintaining successful working relationships with consumers families advocates stakeholders community leaders and other agencies serving people with developmental disabilities.

• Management Preference:Demonstrated leadership in a high-level professional role within a state or comparable facility operating under Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) regulations with proven experience in managing professional staff and programs and fostering effective working relationships.

• Management Preference:Demonstrated ability to plan organize and execute the provision of individual services across the total habilitation services network and directly participated in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary and person-centered planning processes through the development of training manuals policies and procedures; Knowledge of rules and directives of the governing body i.e. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) the standards/regulations of various regulatory agencies i.e. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Center policy and procedures to include Incident Command principles

Physical Requirements:

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to stoop kneel crouch reach stand walk push pull lift finger grasp feel talk and hear. Ability to perform repetitive motions visual acuity inside and outside activities.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Work Location: Administration

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. (Schedule may very depending on the needs of the facility; after hours may be required.)

About Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center serving as North Carolinas Eastern Region resource center provides specialized residential programmatic and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Supplemental Contact Information:

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.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facilitys Vaccination Policy.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

• 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. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. 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 and National Guard Preference

  • 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

  • Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  Applicants will be communicated 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 .

  Minimum Education and Experience

  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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Masters degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of administrative supervisory or professional level treatment programming experience with the population at the facility being served one year of which must have been in a residential program

  -or-

  Bachelors degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of the above experience requirements one year of which must have been in a residential program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  -or-

  A clinical practitioner in one of the disciplines supervised will be acceptable (substituted for human services degree) if the candidate has had significant experience in a residential program in a setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or neuro-cognitive impairments.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Lynn Cullipher

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