Rehabilitation Services Assistant Manager / Assistant Unit Manager

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionEMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPDJob Classification TitleRehabilitation Services Asst Manager (NS)Position Number60054794GradeNC16About 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 WorkThis Assistant Unit Manager position is located in the Asheville EIPD Unit which consists of both Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Services. This supervisory position is an internal professional assistant supervisor who assists the Unit Manager with organizing and directing the delivery of quality EIPD services in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties and Independent Living services in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, and Transylvania counties. This Assistant Unit Manager will provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff and back-up supervision to all VR/IL staff in the absence or unavailability of designated supervisory staff in the unit and satellite offices. The AUM will work closely with the Asheville Management Team to ensure that clients continue to receive quality and timely service during caseload vacancies. Work in this role will include planning, implementing and evaluating all components of a multi-faceted rehabilitation program consisting of multiple caseloads, third-party and community rehabilitation programs. Special projects may be assigned by the Unit Manager in order to meet the rehabilitation needs of individuals served.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Grade Range $57,983 - $101,470 Recruitment Range $57,983 - $75,000**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state policies and regulations governing the delivery of services to individuals with disabilitiesDemonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and training inexperienced/experienced employees in a supportive mannerKnowledge of coordinating multiple rehabilitation service programs representing a variety of caseload typesSupervisory skills and experience with performance managementKnowledge of and experience with caseload management processesPosting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing datePosition is funded in part through federal fundsAbout 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.  To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.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 BenefitsSupplemental and Contact Information The 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 positions for which they may be qualified.               Application ProcessBe sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the night BEFORE the closing date.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background chec