State of North Carolina
Subsidy Services Technical Assistance Consultant
State of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Salary:
$50,633.00 - $88,607.00 Annually Location :
Regional, NC Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time Job Number:
25-09576 DCDEE 60038876 Department:
Dept of Health and Human Services Division:
Child Development Opening Date:
08/06/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title:
H/S Program Consultant I Position Number:
60038876 Salary Grade:
NC 14
Description of Work This position is funded in part through federal funds.
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $50,633 - $62,531
This is a field-based position, and the selected candidate must reside in or contiguous to one of the following counties of North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Polk, Rowan, Union, and Wilkes.
The primary purpose of this position is to carry line responsibility for ensuring that the Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program is developed and operated in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules adopted by the Social Services Commission, and policies and procedures of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. It is the responsibility of the Consultant to provide direction and consultation to assist county departments of social services and other local purchasing agencies to plan, organize, budget and staff for the child care subsidy program and other child development initiatives; to identify local purchasing agency training needs and plan, arrange, and/or conduct training; and to provide policy monitoring to verify local purchasing agency compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The consultant will also be responsible for providing support related to the NC FAST case management system. The Consultant will be assigned to specific counties which may be subject to change at times. The Consultant is expected to provide local purchasing agency visits, conferences, support group meetings, telephone consultation, training etc., in relation to Division requirements and the needs in the local administrative agencies. This position requires travel throughout the assigned counties and occasional overnight travel. There is also occasional travel statewide for trainings and meetings. Due to travel, there is a need for flexibility and the employee's daily schedule may vary to carry out professional responsibilities. About the Division Child Development and Early Education (
DCDEE
): The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) implements quality standards for child care and increases access to families and their children across North Carolina. NCGS 110-85 requires that the State protect children in child care facilities by ensuring that these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of the children are met and where these children are cared for by qualified persons of good moral character.
About NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management Preferences:
Knowledge of the Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program and NC FAST to provide consultation and technical assistance regarding policies, procedures, good practice, and resources in the subsidy program. Function independently with the counties assigned, e.g., continuously coordinating with each county to strengthen county operations; generating specific tasks in response to Division priorities and objectives and to needs identified through planning with the counties; scheduling the frequency, duration, and content of contact in relation to work objectives. Function as part of a team when special projects, assignments, or training needs are identified as a work priority which has relevance to the subsidy programs. Work together with DCDEE staff, DSS staff, local staff and agency committees to develop new policies and to change or refine current policies when needed.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience; or Bachelor s degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. • 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. • If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. • Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources 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. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov..
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application.
In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired
including high school and all degrees . It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following:
Education - including high school, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately , Certificates & Licenses, Skills).
Yes No
02
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
Company or OSHR Website Employee Referral Professional Association or Industry-specific job board Conference / Career Fair LinkedIn Other Social Media Theater Advertisement Internet Advertisement TV / Radio Indeed Other General Job Boards Google Other Search Engines
03
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) 04
Do you have knowledge of the NC Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program?
Yes No
05
If you answered Yes to the previous question, briefly explain how/where you obtained thisknowledge. If you answered No, type "N/A". 06
Do you have knowledge of the NC FAST program?
Yes No
07
If you answered Yes to the previous question, briefly explain how/where you obtained thisknowledge. If you answered No, type "N/A". 08
As a condition of employment, you must reside in or contiguous to one of the following counties of North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Polk, Rowan, Union, and Wilkes by your date of hire. Do you live within this region of North Carolina?
Yes; I reside in one of the counties listed above. Yes; I reside in a contiguous county to the counties listed above. No; I will relocate to reside in or contiguous to one of the counties listed above. No; I am unable to relocate to reside in or contiguous to one of the counties listed above.
Required Question
$50,633.00 - $88,607.00 Annually Location :
Regional, NC Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time Job Number:
25-09576 DCDEE 60038876 Department:
Dept of Health and Human Services Division:
Child Development Opening Date:
08/06/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title:
H/S Program Consultant I Position Number:
60038876 Salary Grade:
NC 14
Description of Work This position is funded in part through federal funds.
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $50,633 - $62,531
This is a field-based position, and the selected candidate must reside in or contiguous to one of the following counties of North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Polk, Rowan, Union, and Wilkes.
The primary purpose of this position is to carry line responsibility for ensuring that the Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program is developed and operated in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules adopted by the Social Services Commission, and policies and procedures of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. It is the responsibility of the Consultant to provide direction and consultation to assist county departments of social services and other local purchasing agencies to plan, organize, budget and staff for the child care subsidy program and other child development initiatives; to identify local purchasing agency training needs and plan, arrange, and/or conduct training; and to provide policy monitoring to verify local purchasing agency compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The consultant will also be responsible for providing support related to the NC FAST case management system. The Consultant will be assigned to specific counties which may be subject to change at times. The Consultant is expected to provide local purchasing agency visits, conferences, support group meetings, telephone consultation, training etc., in relation to Division requirements and the needs in the local administrative agencies. This position requires travel throughout the assigned counties and occasional overnight travel. There is also occasional travel statewide for trainings and meetings. Due to travel, there is a need for flexibility and the employee's daily schedule may vary to carry out professional responsibilities. About the Division Child Development and Early Education (
DCDEE
): The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) implements quality standards for child care and increases access to families and their children across North Carolina. NCGS 110-85 requires that the State protect children in child care facilities by ensuring that these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of the children are met and where these children are cared for by qualified persons of good moral character.
About NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management Preferences:
Knowledge of the Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program and NC FAST to provide consultation and technical assistance regarding policies, procedures, good practice, and resources in the subsidy program. Function independently with the counties assigned, e.g., continuously coordinating with each county to strengthen county operations; generating specific tasks in response to Division priorities and objectives and to needs identified through planning with the counties; scheduling the frequency, duration, and content of contact in relation to work objectives. Function as part of a team when special projects, assignments, or training needs are identified as a work priority which has relevance to the subsidy programs. Work together with DCDEE staff, DSS staff, local staff and agency committees to develop new policies and to change or refine current policies when needed.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience; or Bachelor s degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. • 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. • If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. • Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources 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. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov..
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application.
In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired
including high school and all degrees . It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following:
Education - including high school, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately , Certificates & Licenses, Skills).
Yes No
02
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
Company or OSHR Website Employee Referral Professional Association or Industry-specific job board Conference / Career Fair LinkedIn Other Social Media Theater Advertisement Internet Advertisement TV / Radio Indeed Other General Job Boards Google Other Search Engines
03
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) 04
Do you have knowledge of the NC Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program?
Yes No
05
If you answered Yes to the previous question, briefly explain how/where you obtained thisknowledge. If you answered No, type "N/A". 06
Do you have knowledge of the NC FAST program?
Yes No
07
If you answered Yes to the previous question, briefly explain how/where you obtained thisknowledge. If you answered No, type "N/A". 08
As a condition of employment, you must reside in or contiguous to one of the following counties of North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Polk, Rowan, Union, and Wilkes by your date of hire. Do you live within this region of North Carolina?
Yes; I reside in one of the counties listed above. Yes; I reside in a contiguous county to the counties listed above. No; I will relocate to reside in or contiguous to one of the counties listed above. No; I am unable to relocate to reside in or contiguous to one of the counties listed above.
Required Question