Subsidy Services Technical Assistance Consultant Position Available In Iredell, North Carolina

Subsidy Services Technical Assistance Consultant

Salary
$50,633.00 – $88,607.00 Annually
Location Regional, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06434 DCDEE 60038873
Department
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Child Development
Opening Date
05/15/2025
Closing Date
5/28/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Human Sevices Program Consultant I
Position Number
60038873
Salary Grade
NC 14
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work
This position is funded in part through federal funds.

RECRUITMENT RANGE

$50,633 – $69,169
The primary purpose of this position is to carry line responsibility for ensuring that the Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program is developed and operated in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules adopted by the Social Services Commission, and policies and procedures of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. It is the responsibility of the Consultant to provide direction and consultation to assist county departments of social services and other local purchasing agencies to plan, organize, budget and staff for the child care subsidy program and other child development initiatives; to identify local purchasing agency training needs and plan, arrange, and/or conduct training; and to provide policy monitoring to verify local purchasing agency compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The consultant will also be responsible for providing support related to the NC FAST case management system. The Consultant will be assigned to specific counties which may be subject to change at times. The Consultant is expected to provide local purchasing agency visits, conferences, support group meetings, telephone consultation, training etc., in relation to Division requirements and the needs in the local administrative agencies. This position requires a great deal of day travel throughout the assigned counties and occasional overnight travel. Due to travel, there is a need for flexibility and the employee’s daily schedule may vary to carry out professional responsibilities. This is a field-based position, and the selected candidate must reside in or contiguous to one of the following counties of

North Carolina:

Avery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey.
About the Division Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE):
The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) implements quality standards for child care and increases access to families and their children across North Carolina.

NCGS 110-85

requires that the State protect children in child care facilities by ensuring that these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of the children are met and where these children are cared for by qualified persons of good moral character.

About NC Department of Health and Human Services:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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

REQUIRED

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. Experience with the Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program and NC FAST to provide consultation and technical assistance regarding policies, procedures, good practice, and resources in the subsidy program. Experience preparing reports using information from internal systems, databases, and other sources of information.
Experience delivering trainings and complex information to various audiences. Experience analyzing and interpreting policies relating to subsidized child care services
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience; or Bachelor s degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
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:

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 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 talentacquisitiondhhs.nc.gov..
To 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.
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdhhs.gov/
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