4d ago
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$60,881.00 - $106,544.00/yr

Placement Specialist

United StatesUnited States·Wake Countymid
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

– Train legislatively mandated child welfare curricula for new and current DSS county staff across all program areas.

Requirements Summary

Demonstrated expertise delivering legislatively mandated child welfare curricula to mixed‑experience groups,

Technical Tools
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Dept of Health and Human Services

Rural Health

Community Development Specialist II (NS)

60038266

NC17

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.


The Placement Specialist position delivers legislatively mandated training to new and current county child welfare employees by instructing them in all areas of child welfare policy and practice. It facilitates structured learning through group instruction, individual performance support, and application‑focused training strategies to strengthen workforce competency.

This role also provides technical assistance to county DSS agencies by conveying policy expectations, offering guidance, and maintaining effective professional relationships. Additionally, the position collaborates with other trainers to plan and execute training events and coordinates training center activities to support the documentation and delivery of statewide child welfare training.



Key Duties Include:
– Train legislatively mandated child welfare curricula for new and current DSS county staff across all program areas.

– Facilitate structured learning activities that reinforce child welfare policy and practice.

– Lead small and large group training sessions to support skill development and performance improvement.

– Implement transfer‑of‑learning strategies to support application of training content in practice settings.

– Provide technical assistance to county DSS agencies by conveying policy expectations, answering practice‑related questions, and offering guidance.

– Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with county staff to support training and technical assistance functions.

– Partner with fellow trainers to plan, organize, and communicate logistics for each training event.

– Ensure training facilities, materials, equipment, and participant resources are prepared and available for training delivery.

– Coordinate activities within the training center by working with trainers, registrars, and community college staff to support delivery and documentation of trainings.

– Travel, including overnight travel when required, to deliver training across the state.


Requirements

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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 sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience related to the specific program assignment

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.

Tresha Walker

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Wake County, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$60,881–$106,544 a year
24% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,729 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
4 days ago
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Listing Details

Posted
October 19, 2026
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October 19, 2026
Last seen
October 22, 2026

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Placement Specialist$60,881.00 - $106,544.00