Quick Summary
Assists in the placement of eligible consumers in compatible, and competitive employment that is consistent with their interests and abilities.
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 Community Employment Program Specialist/Business Relations Representative (BRR) works in partnership with Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Evaluators to determine suitable vocational options for individuals with disabilities and subsequently assist them in obtaining competitive employment within the community.
The incumbent will also develop and maintain relationships with employers in Lee and Chatham County areas.
Job responsibilities include the following:
Assists in the placement of eligible consumers in compatible, and competitive employment that is consistent with their interests and abilities.
Work closely with counselors to determine appropriate vocational goals for consumers and identify the availability of similar positions in the community.
Teaching employment marketing classes to job-ready consumers.
Teaching job retention classes.
Provide written and verbal feedback to counselors regarding the progress of referred consumers’ efforts to obtain employment.
Coordinate in-school work adjustment programs.
Meet with local and regional employers to explain agency mission and goals and to obtain their agreement and commitment to hire vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers.
Participate in job fairs and other community events to promote the agency and its consumers as well as represent the work unit on boards and committees as designated by the Unit Manager and or Counselor in Charge.
Be heavily involved in the planning and implementation of National Disability Employment Awareness events.
Requirements
~1 min readEIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide.
What We Offer
~4 min readThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS 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.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
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
- Pay per year
- $35,596–$62,294 a year
- 27% below the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (123,974 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 23, 2026
- First seen
- October 23, 2026
- Last seen
- October 23, 2026
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- 0
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- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 23, 2026
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