Community Employment Program Specialist - Central Regional Hospital
Quick Summary
Knowledge of characteristics of psychiatric illness. Ability to instruct in a group/classroom setting.
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.
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:
Knowledge of characteristics of psychiatric illness.
Ability to instruct in a group/classroom setting.
Ability to complete an initial patient work assessment as well as ongoing assessments when needed.
Ability to relate to patients in a supportive and therapeutic manner.
Requirements
~1 min readMust be willing to obtain CDL to meet programming needs upon hire.
Applicant must successfully complete all required initial one-time trainings, Trauma Informed Care training, and hospital/clinical orientations. Successful annual completion of hospital training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training, discipline specific trainings, and required departmental training. Successful completion of CPR certification every two years as well as any just-in-time training related to changes in hospital/departmental policies and/or corrective actions.
ADA physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process
This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits program. The normal work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m-4:00 p.m. with flexibility and occasional weekend hours to meet the needs of the program. This position is deemed Mandatory during adverse weather conditions.
What We Offer
~3 min readDHHS 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.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services or business field such as human resources, marketing, business administration, business management, healthcare management, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution;
or
Associate’s degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience;
or
High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience;
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 12, 2026
- First seen
- October 13, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 2
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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