Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start Project Director Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

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Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start Project Director

Salary $58,613.00 – $102,574.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06008 DPH 65039999 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Opening Date 06/11/2025 Closing Date 6/26/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Human Services Planner/Evaluator II Position Number 65039999 Salary Grade

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Description of Work The Recruitment Range for This Position is $58,613 – $75,000 This position is 100% federally funded. The purpose of the Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start (SENCHS) Project Director position is to ensure that all Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Healthy Start required grant deliverables (activities) under the SENCHS Program are carried out. Key duties include facilitating the development and implementation of grant components, collaborating with Regional (Community Consortium) Program Coordinator and local contracted partners including health departments, community and faith-based organizations, evaluation partner and community consortium members, insuring that required program participant and related data are collected, entered into ChallengerSoft, the web-based data collection system and that monthly and annual reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Program efforts will be implemented in two Southeastern North Carolina counties-Cumberland and Hoke. This position is housed in the Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section-Infant and Community Health Branch (ICHB). About the

Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section:

The Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section develops and promotes programs and services that protect the health and well-being of infants and of women during their child-bearing years. The goal is to improve the overall health of women, reduce infant sickness and death, and strengthen families and communities. 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 17,000 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 leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Proven experience planning and managing a program related to maternal and child health or related public health program. Experienced in presenting information and answering questions in oral and written forms to internal and external customers. Demonstrated experience with establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with staff and community-based, external customers. Experienced in working with health disparities in maternal and infant health services and education.

Physical Requirements:

Must be capable of lifting at least 10 pounds, viewing a computer screen, and sitting and standing for long periods of time, and driving a state-owned or personal vehicle to attend local, regional, and out-of-state meetings, site visits and trainings. 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. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Planner Masters degree in public or human service administration or a human services programmatic field, from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of human service experience, one of which must have been in human service program planning; OR
Bachelor s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive administrative or consultative experience in human service program, one of which must have been in human service program planning; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience. Evaluator Master’s degree in the field of psychology, sociology, or social work from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience in research and evaluation, using statistical methodologies in human service programs; OR
Bachelors degree in one of the above fields of study from an appropriately accredited institution, and four years of experience in research, evaluation, and statistical application in the human service field; 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:

 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. TheOfficeof 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.