Person County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 304 South Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00073
Department: Person Industries, PI/MRF
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Salary Grade: 114
Hiring Salary Range: $52,582 - $67,350 annually
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Monday - Friday
"Everything is Better in Person"
Summary Objective
Person County Government is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Program Manager for Person Industries to lead programs that support individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities in achieving greater independence, meaningful employment, and community inclusion.
This position operates independently under limited supervision, with responsibility for managing day-to-day program activities and ensuring services are delivered effectively and in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and program objectives. The Program Manager reports major activities, accomplishments, challenges, and program needs through periodic meetings with leadership.
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The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
This is an exempt position working 40 hours weekly/2080 hours annually.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Staffs program admissions and discharges from the program; assures development of unified annual service plans, consumer goals, and task analyses.
• Monitors and ensures accurate service documentation and billing/reimbursement.
• May supervise community contracts that employ PI consumers; develops jobs for employment of program participants, either contracted or individual job placements.
• Provides direct services to consumers, especially at times of crisis, including aggression, agitation or other behaviors. Teaches coping skills and techniques.
• Serves as a liaison for PI programs with families, vocational rehabilitations, DSS, mental health and other community agencies.
• Assists program employees with referrals for personal needs other than vocational such as SSA benefits, Medicaid, social services, etc.
• Coordinates transportation for consumers and staff coverage for Person Industries programs including Person County Recycling Center.
• Develops and updates departmental policies and service definitions; training curriculums as needed; communicates changes to employees.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human or Social Services or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Supervisory experience preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Cardiovascular Pulmonary Recitation (CPR) certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, and Medication Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

• A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
• Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
• Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer
Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.
Employee Benefits
NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024.
EMPOWER 401K & 457
County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.
No county contribution for part-time
PAID LEAVE
ANNUAL LEAVE
0-2 years - 12 days per year
3-4 years - 15 days per year
5-9 years - 17 days per year
10-14 years - 20 days per year
15-19 years - 22 days
20+ years - 25 days per year
SICK LEAVE
12 days per year
HOLIDAYS
12 paid holidays per year
PARENTAL LEAVE
30 paid days of new parent leave
VOLUNTEER LEAVE
Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational
institution or non-profit organization.
WELLNESS DAY
1 day per year
PAY PROGRAM
MERIT INCREASES - Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)
LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time)
Based on years of service
1 year, but less than 5 years - .50% of annual salary
5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary
10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary
15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary
20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary
25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year
CERTIFICATIONS
1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM
$25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".
WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM
The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes
PERSON COUNTY SAFETY
Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE - HSA - CIGNA - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date)
Employee - $0.00/month
Employee + 1 child - $217.80/month
Employee + children - $283.14/month
Employee + spouse - $806.95/month
Family - $1,062.86/month
HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA
Employee - $54.45/month
Employee + 1 child - $435.60/month
Employee + children - $522.72/month
Employee + spouse - $1,324.87/month
Family - $1,721.48/month
DENTAL INSURANCE
Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)
Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month
Employee + spouse - $38.11/month
Family - $94.27/month
VISION
Employee - $7.28/month
Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month
Employee + spouse - $14.54/month
Family - $25.62/month
LIFE INSURANCE
$10,000 Policy provided by the County
Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies
SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES
AFLAC
?MET LIFE CANCER
FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)
MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE
SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY
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