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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 day ago

Human Services Division Director II

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$86K/yr - $194K/yr

5+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, focused on the health and well-being of North Carolinians. They are seeking a Director to oversee the operational and strategic mandate of the NC Division of Services for the Blind, ensuring effective program implementation and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Direct the operational and strategic mandate of the NC Division of Services for the Blind, overseeing budget administration, policy development, and program implementation

Spearhead cross-sector initiatives to enhance workforce inclusion and independent living for consumers across the state who are blind, deaf-blind, or have low vision

Serve as the Division’s primary spokesperson, establishing collaborative partnerships with federal agencies, internal leadership, and community advocacy groups to overcome systemic barriers

Act as the primary liaison to a diverse network of partners, including the Commission for the Blind, the Elected Committee of Blind Vendors, university training programs, the Governor Morehead School, and the State Library for the Blind

Maintain and grow collaborations, demonstrating strong communication skills and proven success in managing and supporting a large state-wide organization

Qualification

Federal lawsState lawsStrategic stakeholder engagementLeading large organizationsBudget oversightGrant administrationCoalition buildingWorkplace culture focusCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program, business, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of managerial or supervisory experience in a closely related programmatic area

Bachelor's degree university as indicated above from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of experience in a closely related program, six of which must be managerial or supervisory experience in a closely related programmatic area

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

In-depth historical and current knowledge of federal and state laws governing services for the blind and the mandates of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Thorough knowledge of the circumstances and the needs of those served by the Division

Strategic stakeholder engagement and coalition building including skill in articulating the mission and mandate of the division at many levels

Demonstrated skill leading a large organization including focus on workplace culture and positive vision

Successful oversight of complex budgets, oversight of grant administration and outcomes data that can be translated and shared in support of the goals of the division