Assistant Child Welfare Deputy Director
United States·Wake CountyexecutiveQuick Summary
– Oversee policy and practice innovation to ensure statewide child welfare services comply with federal and state law and align with division and departmental priorities.
$81,620.00 - $159,158.00 Recruitment Range: $81,620.00 - $123,564.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education
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 position reports directly to the Child Welfare Deputy Director and provides leadership to promote service quality and improve outcomes for children and families. It is responsible for guiding the development and oversight of child welfare policies and practices that maximize positive impact and operational coherence.
The Assistant Child Welfare Deputy Director also provides direct oversight for two child welfare sections: Regulatory & Licensing and Workforce & Staff Development. This position operates within the Division of Social Services and contributes to the strategic direction and effectiveness of statewide child welfare services.
Key Duties Include:
– Oversee policy and practice innovation to ensure statewide child welfare services comply with federal and state law and align with division and departmental priorities.
– Provide leadership to improve child welfare service delivery and maximize positive outcomes for children and families.
– Direct and support the Regulatory & Licensing and Workforce & Staff Development sections to ensure consistent, high‑quality operations.
– Guide the development, refinement, and oversight of child welfare policies that strengthen statewide service delivery.
– Evaluate statewide program needs and operational challenges to inform strategic planning and policy direction.
– Coordinate with internal leadership and external partners to align child welfare practices with state and federal priorities.
– Support continuous improvement efforts by analyzing policy impacts and identifying opportunities to enhance service effectiveness.
– Monitor section performance to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
– Promote consistent implementation of child welfare practices rooted in family‑centered principles and system‑of‑care values.
– Contribute to division‑wide goals by providing strategic guidance and operational oversight in assigned program areas.
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 human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of administrative, supervisory or professional level treatment programming experience with the population at the facility being served, one year of which must have been in a residential program
OR
Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of the above experience requirements, one year of which must have been in a residential program
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
OR
A clinical practitioner in one of the disciplines supervised will be acceptable (substituted for human services degree) if the candidate has had significant experience in a residential program in a setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or neuro-cognitive impairments.
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
- $81,620–$159,158 a year
- 78% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (121,957 salaries).
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- United States
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 21, 2026
- First seen
- October 21, 2026
- Last seen
- October 21, 2026
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- 63%
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- October 21, 2026
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