Program Manager II

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title Program Manager II (NS) Position Number 60043342 Grade NC21 About Us 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. Description of Work The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) seeks a Deputy Director of Whole Child Health to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for statewide child physical and behavioral health programs serving children, youth, and families. Reporting to the Division Director and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, this position leads coordination and integration of programs within the Whole Child Health Section and across DCFW to improve access, service delivery, and health outcomes. The Deputy Director oversees multidisciplinary program operations and staff; develops and implements strategic plans; manages complex federal and state funding streams and resource allocation; and ensures effective program administration and compliance. The position serves as a senior subject matter expert, leads statewide initiatives, collaborates with governmental and community partners, and represents DCFW and DHHS in matters involving child and family health. Responsibilities include coordinating physical and behavioral health programs, providing leadership to program managers and staff, evaluating program effectiveness, advising division leadership, and identifying opportunities to strengthen services and funding for children and families across North Carolina. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $70,627 - $137,724 Recruitment Range $70,627 - $120,000 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Experience leading, coordinating, or integrating multiple statewide child health, behavioral health, or family-serving programs.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans and evaluating program outcomes across a complex organization.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary professional teams, including supervising managers and directing program operations.
• Experience overseeing complex budgets and multiple federal or state funding streams, including grant compliance and resource allocation.
• Experience collaborating with federal and state officials and external partners and representing an organization in high-level policy or program initiatives. Physical Requirements (If Applicable):
• Sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods and occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 10 pounds, consistent with the position description. About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being: The Division of Child and Family Well-Being is a division at the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) that will focus on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians with several sections including nutrition programs (WIC, SNAP and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health & prevention services for children and youth, children’s behavioral health programs, and early intervention programs. The Operations Unit is in the Community Nutrition Services Section (CNSS) in the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW). Compensation and 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 state benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer The 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.