Region 1 Child Welfare Permanency Specialist
United States·Wake CountymidQuick Summary
- Monitor county child welfare program activities to assess performance needs and identify areas requiring support.
Demonstrated expert‑level experience applying North Carolina child welfare statutes, rules, policies, and best practices to guide county staff through consultation and technical assistance activities.
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.
This role includes both on‑site and off‑site coaching and partnership with county staff to promote consistent practice and improved service delivery. It also requires building professional relationships across a multi‑county region to identify needs, address concerns, and support program advancement.
The Region 1 Child Welfare Permanency Specialist serves a region of approximately 14–16 counties, including Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey.
Key Duties Include:
- Monitor county child welfare program activities to assess performance needs and identify areas requiring support.
- Deliver training and arrange technical assistance to county staff to strengthen child welfare practice and program operations.
- Direct and support county Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes to improve program functioning and outcomes.
- Conduct on‑site and off‑site consultation and coaching sessions to guide counties in applying child welfare policies and best practices.
- Review case records to evaluate practice quality, compliance, and alignment with policy expectations.
- Analyze data related to performance measures and other metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with county partners to support collaborative problem‑solving and strengthen family‑centered outcomes.
- Provide guidance to counties to ensure alignment with federal regulations, state statutes, administrative rules, and child welfare policies.
- Serve and support a region of 14–16 counties by coordinating communication, consultation, and action planning across geographically diverse jurisdictions.
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 a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience
OR
Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of related 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.
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- October 5, 2026
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- October 5, 2026
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