Unit Manager

THIS IS A REPOST PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY

This position is housed at the Wilmington VR/IL Unit Office in Wilmington, NC and supervises a staff of 35 and oversees the Independent Living Section and Satellite office in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties. This Unit Manager is to ensure that quality Vocational Rehabilitation services are provided to persons with disabilities residing in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties in Eastern Region.

The primary purpose of the Unit Manager position is to provide leadership to meet agency mission and goals within the context of its stated values. Provides administrative, clinical, and case management supervision including training and technical assistance, personnel administration, and evaluation and planning. Designs and implements action plans to develop personnel and programs. Works cooperatively with three third-party school programs, multiple community rehabilitation programs, community partners and agencies, businesses, and the Division of WorkForce Solutions. Coordinates a vast array of specialized services from a diverse group of service providers and incorporates those resources into the service delivery functions of the Unit's work. Ensures that all aspects of the Unit's work are in compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and DHHS and EIPD policies.

The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for persons with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. 

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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To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Please refer to the link below for additional information

https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job

• Knowledge of organizing and directing the delivery of Vocational Rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of administrative management principles within Vocational Rehabilitation services. 
• Knowledge of casework policy and service delivery.

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.   

Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, or a closely related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience as an independent counselor to include one year of supervisory experience;

OR

Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and four years of experience as an independent counselor to include one year of supervisory experience;

OR 

An equivalent combination of education and experience.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html.  

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy.  Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations.  For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at

855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-3517.