Human Services Program Manager III - South Central Region 60066956
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Harnett, Sanford and Sampson Correctional Institutions. The Human Services Program Manager III (HSPM III) maintains responsibility for the overall coordination,
Documented knowledge of program area including the delivery systems Demonstrated skills in leadership, planning,
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
The Human Services Program Manager III (HSPM III) maintains responsibility for the overall coordination, program management and supervision of a comprehensive behavioral health program. Work involves research, design, and implementation of best practices in behavioral health as well as the formulation and evaluation of plans, programs, and systems for providing direct psychological services to offenders with a range of emotional and behavioral issues, including severe and persistent mental health issues and personality disorders.
The Human Services Program Manager III is expected to provide direct psychological services to patients at a high level of clinical and technical expertise. They serve as program experts in independently performing advanced testing, assessment, and treatment of complex behavioral, emotional, and learning disorders. This position provides clinical supervision of licensed psychological associates and unlicensed staff as required by the NC Psychology Board. The HSPM III also coordinates and provides training for professional staff to ensure quality and effectiveness of services and to enhance the therapeutic and consultative skills of the professional staff. Additional duties include assisting in the recruitment and selection of Psychologists and other Behavioral Health staff.
This position is expected to work effectively with each facility’s multidisciplinary team comprised of administrative, programs, educational, medical, and custody personnel. Internal annual program reviews, facilitation of external audits, and participation in quality assurance projects are additional key elements of this position. The HSPM III is also responsible for overseeing Suicide Prevention initiatives.
Approximately 50 percent of the work is administrative and supervisory in nature.
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:
- Documented knowledge of program area including the delivery systems
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, planning, communication and management
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date.
What We Offer
~1 min readState employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Requirements
~1 min read- 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 on the night before closing date.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
- The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
- 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. The hiring process may take several weeks.
- Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
- For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
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.
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.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $75,925–$148,054 a year
- 18% below the $136,932 median for Project Manager jobs on Jobera (2,922 salaries).
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- Posted
- October 23, 2026
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- October 23, 2026
- Last seen
- October 23, 2026
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