SUPTRS Program and Project Support Specialist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

SUPTRS Program and Project Support Specialist State of North Carolina – 3.4 Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time $50,633 – $88,607 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Power BI Microsoft Excel Mid-level Microsoft Office Tableau Databases Project management Data visualization Under 1 year

Full Job Description JOB Recruitment Range:

$65,000 – $75,000This position is 100% federally funded.

The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services is the designated Single State Agency (SSA) and State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) charged with responsibility for developing, providing and overseeing publicly supported and publicly regulated mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use disorder services in North Carolina. The

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collaborates with other state agencies within and outside of NC DHHS to improve services and supports related to mental health, substance use and intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

The Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Section is responsible for overall policy and practice planning for substance use disorders prevention treatment and recovery initiatives for adults, families and communities, in collaboration other

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sections, and other NC DHHS agencies. The Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Section is responsible for the planning, developing, implementation, technical assistance and evaluation of all substance use disorder treatment funding, initiatives, and regulated programs and facilities, including, but not limited to, those that operate in relationship with LME-MCOs and other contractors. This includes specific responsibility for all federal SUD grants, and state appropriated funding for programs and services. Primary Purpose of the PositionThe Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Section is seeking a highly organized Program and Project Support Specialist to assist program leadership and clinical teams in managing a range of contracts, special projects, and data reporting initiatives. This position plays a key support role in coordinating program activities, tracking project deliverables, organizing data for reporting, and helping to ensure the successful implementation of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, project management, and data visualization skills and will work closely with programmatic staff—not the contracts/grants management office—to enhance service delivery, monitor outcomes, and improve overall program performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day programmatic support for program-related activities, including organizing deliverables, tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and assisting with project coordination across teams.

Collaborate with program leads to support the development and management of scopes of work, performance metrics, and deliverable schedules for programmatic contracts and projects.

Coordinate communications with internal and external partners to monitor project timelines and ensure contractual and programmatic obligations are being met.

Develop and maintain project tracking systems and dashboards to organize information related to active contracts, project progress, and grant initiatives.

Support the preparation of internal reports, outcome summaries, data visualizations, and presentation materials to share project impacts with leadership, funders, and other stakeholders.

Assist in gathering, organizing, and presenting programmatic outcome and performance data for reporting, evaluation, and strategic planning.

Work collaboratively with clinical and programmatic staff to improve internal project management processes, communication flow, and documentation practices.

Help ensure that Section activities remain aligned with contract requirements, project goals, and program performance standards.

Participate in meetings, workgroups, and planning sessions to provide logistical, organizational, and tracking support for ongoing projects.

Provide administrative and operational assistance for program initiatives as needed.

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. Visit website for State Benefits

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

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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. Working knowledge/experience of project management principles and organizational practices.

Understanding of public health or behavioral health program operations, particularly in substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery preferred.

Strong organizational and project tracking skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience developing and maintaining simple databases, spreadsheets, and project tracking systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Excel dashboards).

SUPPLEMENTAL 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

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https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.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 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 Veteran’s 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 applicant’s 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 https://www.naces.org/members. 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 check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”.For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.