Social Research Specialist I (Temporary Solutions)

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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in 3010 Hammond Business Place - Wake position is assigned to the Department of Public Safety - JJ Administration.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $40.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:

The Social Research Specialist is the point of contact for the divisions 2024 OJJDP System Reform Grant Award designed to adopt core programming models and prioritize behavior management models in state operated juvenile facilities. The specialist is responsible for the requirements associated with external grant funding by tracking key performance indicators maintaining accurate records and contributing information for required reports and evaluations.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with approved practices federal regulations and state policy; identifying and overseeing youth and family consultants; and updating the federal funding agency of progress and barriers.
• Identifies and reports implementation barriers supports continuous quality improvement efforts and collaborates with internal and external partners to promote consistent engagement.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of methods and techniques used in gathering editing analyzing interpreting and reporting best practices and social research information.
• Working knowledge of the principles and administration of project management and grants.
• Working knowledge of Juvenile Justice policies and procedures programming and juvenile laws.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary group of professionals; juveniles family members and partner agencies.
• Ability to participate in program planning evaluation and quality control methods.
• Ability to delegate tasks while working collaboratively and fostering teamwork.
• Skill in written and verbal communication presentations negotiation and consensus building.
• Skill in establishing rapport with coworkers juveniles families and the citizens of North Carolina.

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.

Bachelors degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

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