Rocky Mount Cdsa Director

Salary: $65,876.00 - $115,283.00 Annually
Location : Nash County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 23-15669 DCFW 60040220
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: Public Health
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 1/11/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Program Manager I
Position Number: 60040220
Salary Grade: NC20
Recruitment Range: $65,876-$84,361
Description of Work
The Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) is one of a statewide network of 16 regional agencies that provide interdisciplinary early intervention services through the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program. The CDSA is the local lead agency for the Infant Toddler Program (ITP), a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), serving children ages birth to 3 yrs. with or at risk for developmental disabilities, and their families.
Lead agency responsibilities include the oversight of the administration of the Infant Toddler Program, ensuring that evaluation, case management and intervention services are available within a multi-county catchment area and that children eligible for the program receive recommended services either through a network of enrolled early intervention service providers or directly from the CDSA.
The CDSA is the single portal of entry for birth to 3 referrals to the Infant Toddler Program (ITP) and has primary responsibility for providing multi- and interdisciplinary developmental evaluation and assessment, determination of eligibility for the program, service coordination for eligible children, and consultation and technical assistance to service providers and other professionals who provide recommended intervention services for eligible children and families. A local CDSA will typically have 50-75 staff, including service coordinators, clinicians, management and administrative and support staff.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide overall management of the Children's Developmental Services Agency, including:

• Monitoring and assuring CDSA compliance with federal mandates and state policies.
• Assuring compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and procedural safeguards under IDEA, Part C.
• Representing the NC Infant-Toddler Program at the local level.
• Providing support to the Early Intervention Section in the management of the statewide Infant-Toddler Program.
• Oversight of CDSA budget and fiscal management.
• Oversight of the CDSA Provider Network.
• Oversight of all personnel and human resources management activities at the CDSA.

About the Early Intervention Section:
The North Carolina Early Intervention Section (NCES) is a part of the N.C. Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP). The Infant-Toddler Program provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three who have special needs. Research shows that this time period is critical. It offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) across North Carolina work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.
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:

• Experience working in public health programs associated with young children who have developmental disabilities or delays;
• Experience with managing program budgets and dealing with administrative issues;
• Experience with managing, hiring, and supervising staff that provide services to young children with developmental disabilities or delays;
• Experience engaging and working across various programs with both internal and external stakeholders.

Management Preferences:

• Experience in a clinical field such as social work, psychology, speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Budgets (development and implementation).
• Knowledge or experience with the DEC Recommended Practices and Key Principles for Early Intervention.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing with Division staff and representatives of local health departments, private health care providers, and medical schools.
• Experience with Part C program(s) or other early childhood programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities.

Physical Requirements:
Office and meeting room environments, travel within catchment area. Travel to Raleigh, satellite offices and some travel to other CDSAs within the state may be required. Work in excess of 40-hour week may be required.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.
Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, "vape products" and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here:
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
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, 919-707-5450
Please refer to the link below for additional information:
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the state mandated minimum education and experience requirements for this vacancy. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. G.S. 126 -30 speaks to fraudulent disclosures given to meet position qualifications. Have you provided the correct information for our screening process?

• Yes
• No

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The budgeted salary for this position is limited to $84,361. If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $65,876 - $84,361?

• Yes
• No

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Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

• Company or OSHR Website
• Employee Referral
• Conference / Career Fair
• Email campaign
• Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• NC Nursing Board email
• Google
• Other General Job Boards
• Other Search Engines
• Other Social Media
• Internet Advertisement
• TV / Radio

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Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)
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Do you have experience with a program associated with young children who have developmental disabilities or delays? You must show all related experience on your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience supervising personnel? You must show all related experience on your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any managerial experience related to personnel that provide services to young children with developmental disabilities? You must show all related experience on your application.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have with community-based providers of services? You must show all related experience on your application.

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Describe your level of experience working with budget and administrative issues? You must show all related experience on your application.

• None
• Basic (Less than 2 years)
• Intermediate (2 - 5 years)
• Advanced (More than 5 years)

Required Question