Community Employment Program Specialist - (Temporary Rutherford)
About The Position
To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES. This is a temporary position, and no leave or retirement benefits are offered. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered, visit www.shpnc.org. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand temporary skill sets to enhance candidates' qualifications for State government and private-sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located at _277 Commercial Dr., Suite A, Forest City, NC 28403 - Rutherford County, with the Department of Health and Human Services. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $21.00(Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed in the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. Management Preferences: Assist and support individuals currently earning subminimum wages who want to pursue competitive integrated employment (CIE) through the SWTCIE grant Coordinating prevocational services, job planning, supported employment, job development, intensive training, and long-term support. Conducting intake interviews Developing service plans Collaborating with DVRS and other provider agencies Arranging benefits counseling Creating supported employment internship opportunities Assessing vocational strengths and interests Performing individualized job development, job search activities, providing on-the-job training, and retention support.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a Human Services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the population served; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience providing instruction to individuals with one or more disabilities, preferably involving task analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist and support individuals currently earning subminimum wages who want to pursue competitive integrated employment (CIE) through the SWTCIE grant
- Coordinating prevocational services, job planning, supported employment, job development, intensive training, and long-term support.
- Conducting intake interviews
- Developing service plans
- Collaborating with DVRS and other provider agencies
- Arranging benefits counseling
- Creating supported employment internship opportunities
- Assessing vocational strengths and interests
- Performing individualized job development, job search activities, providing on-the-job training, and retention support.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
