Assistant Regional Director Position Available In Lee, North Carolina

Assistant Regional Director 
Salary $64,621.00 – $113,088.00 Annually Location Lee County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-01723 EIPD 60054778 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Vocational Rehabilitation Opening Date 04/09/2025 Closing Date 4/18/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Rehabilitation Regional Assistant Director Position Number 60054778 Section Vocation Rehabilitation Salary Grade

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Description of Work •Position is eligible for a hybrid remote teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.•The Rehabilitation Regional Assistant Director assists the Rehabilitation Regional Director in managing vocational rehabilitation programs for clients crossing all disability types. Work includes assisting in the overall management functions of the Central region as delegated by the Regional Director. Position assesses and investigates casework problems and takes appropriate action to resolve. The two primary purposes of this particular position is to ensure quality rehabilitation services are being provided in a timely manner to individuals with disabilities and Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living services are being delivered across the Central region coverage area. This position directly supervises four Regional Specialist and one Administrative Support Position and also provides assistance to the Regional Director and other EIPD staff members.

Job responsibilities include the following:

Management of case service funds/expenditures and client services to ensure compliance with Federal, State and agency regulations. Personnel management throughout the region with Regional Director oversight. Assist local office managers/supervisors with addressing personnel issues and case management concerns. Aid in case management of Clients that need regional assistance. 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. 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. Visit website for benefits. 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: Experience demonstrating knowledge of vocational counseling, planning, and guidance along with the knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to vocational rehabilitation and related services. Knowledge of and demonstrated skill with administrative and management principles, vocational rehabilitation program evaluation, and fiscal planning and budgeting. Demonstrated skill in administering and coordinating major rehabilitation services within assigned areas of responsibility. Knowledge of conflict resolution. Management preference will be given to candidates with: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public, executive staff, and co-workers 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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Counseling from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of administrative or supervisory experience in a rehabilitation service program; OR
Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and five years of administrative or supervisory experience in a rehabilitation service program; 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. 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.

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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 talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”.