Quick Summary
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 Adoption Services Manager is a key leadership position within the Permanency Planning Section that provides vision and leadership for the section’s social services goals. The position reports directly to the Permanency Chief. The position serves on the child welfare executive management team and acts on behalf of Section Chief to fulfill the mission and vision of the Section in alignment with Department, Division, state and federal priorities.
In the restructuring of the Permanency Section, this position is one of two human services program managers for the section and will manage human service program consultants and administrative support staff (as well as several temporary employees in the delivery of these program outcomes).
Salary Range: $63,927 - $111,871
Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $84,624
Requirements
~1 min readSome 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.
Master's degree in the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in a closely related program
Bachelor's degree in the area of assignment field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in a closely related program
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.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 25, 2026
- First seen
- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 11
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 14, 2026
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