Early Intervention Service Supervisor

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionChild and Family Well BeingJob Classification TitleEarly Intervention Service Supervisor (NS)Position Number60040477GradeNC15About UsThe 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.Description of WorkThe NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with its partners, protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential human services.The Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) is part of the Early Intervention Section of the Division of Child and Family Well-being in DHHS. The CDSA is the lead agency responsible for the oversight of the administration of the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NCITP), a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), that serves eligible children from birth to age 3 with or at-risk for developmental disabilities. The CDSA ensures that evaluation, treatment supports, service coordination and supports are available within a multi-county catchment area and that children eligible for the program receive recommended services either through a network of enrolled contract community service providers or directly from the CDSA.The primary purpose of the Early Intervention Services Supervisor (EISS) to provide leadership and supervision to staff coordinating services for children (birth-to-three) with developmental delays. The EISS is responsible for managing staff personnel, ensuring compliance with state/federal regulations (e.g., IDEA Part C), overseeing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), support for the ITP Service Coordinators, completing performance plans and facilitating training. The EISS also works with contract community providers to ensure program compliance and quality assurance. The EISS may also carry a small caseload of children. The EISS also participates as a member of the CDSA Management Team in long-range planning, policy and procedure development. Duties may include other assignments as determined by agency director. This position as an Early Intervention Service Supervisor is located within the catchment area of the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) of the Cape Fear. This position will be located in the Fayetteville office and serve children in and the surrounding areas (Robeson Co, Cumberland Co., Bladen Co., & Sampson Co).Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $55,221 - $96,639Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $56,413Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.  The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:* Experience with managing, hiring, training, and supervising staff that provide services to with young children who have developmental disabilities or delays.* Experience working with children 0–5 and their families, including children with developmental delays.* Working ability to integrate the family into the intervention process and provide coaching on how the parent or other caregiver can facilitate and support skill development on an ongoing basis using the child’s everyday routines.* Must possess a degree from an accredited university that allows certification as an Infant-Toddler Family Specialist.Physical Requirements (If Applicable):Light work with some physical lifting. This work also requires the ability to participate in activities that are developmentally appropriate to infants and toddlers.  Physical effort also includes being able to get up and down from the floor in clinic and family home environments, lifting and carrying young children, and driving car to home visits within the Cape Fear catchment area.Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.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 state benefits.  Supplemental Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for po