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Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Job Classification Title
Program Coordinator IV (S)
Position Number
60041000
Grade
NC14
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 Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start Program (Community Consortium) Coordinator for the Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start (SENCHS) Program supports the implementation of required program deliverables by providing technical assistance and guidance to staff at two funded service sites. This role coordinates the SENCHS Community Consortium, which includes program participants and representatives from local health departments, community organizations, and community partners in Cumberland and Hoke Counties. It assesses local training needs and supports outreach, education, and case management activities that advance public health goals in the region.
The Southeastern North Carolina Healthy Start Program (Community Consortium) Coordinator position operates within the Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section and contributes to community health initiatives by fostering collaboration and supporting consistent program implementation. It ensures effective communication among partners and helps maintain program activities aligned with established objectives.
*The candidate must live in either Cumberland or Hoke County.
Key Duties Include:
- Implement SENCHS program deliverables by providing technical assistance and ongoing support to staff at funded service sites.
- Coordinate the SENCHS Community Consortium by organizing participation from program members, local agencies, and community partners.
- Assess training needs for local outreach, education, and case management staff and support the development of appropriate training activities.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among program sites, local health departments, and community-based organizations.
- Monitor implementation of program activities to ensure alignment with SENCHS objectives and community health priorities.
- Provide program-related guidance and resources to strengthen service delivery and improve participant engagement.
- Support collection of information from local partners to assist in identifying community needs and opportunities for improved program coordination.
- Maintain working relationships with partners across the Women, Infant and Community Health Branch to support consistent communication and service integration.
- Participate in local meetings, collaborative activities, and community engagement events that support SENCHS goals.
- Prepare and maintain documentation of program activities to support tracking, coordination, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00
Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $66,300.00
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to local program staff, including coordinating activities that support outreach, education, and case management with intermediate to expert proficiency.

• Proven skill coordinating multi-agency or community groups, including experience organizing consortium meetings, engaging diverse stakeholders, and sustaining collaborative partnerships across public health and community organizations.

• Strong proficiency conducting training needs assessments, including collecting information from partner sites and aligning identified needs with appropriate staff development strategies.

• Demonstrated experience managing program information by organizing written and electronic materials, preparing program-related documentation, and supporting implementation of procedures with advanced organizational skill.

• Effective communication experience preparing written materials, delivering verbal guidance, and facilitating information exchange among internal teams, partner agencies, and community stakeholders.

REPOST - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
This Position Is Eligible For A Remote Work Option
The Candidate Must Live In Either Cumberland Or Hoke County
This Position Is 100% Federally Funded
Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of lifting at least 10 pounds
• Viewing a computer screen, sitting, and standing for long periods of time.
• Driving a state-owned or personal vehicle to attend local, regional, and out-of-state meetings, site visits and trainings.

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
About The Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section:
The Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section develops and promotes programs and services that protect the health and well-being of infants and of women during their child-bearing years. The goal is to improve the overall health of women, reduce infant sickness and death, and strengthen families and communities.
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 the website for State Benefits.
Supplemental Contact Information:
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.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• 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.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/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.

Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans' and National Guard Preference

• 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some 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.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in the program related to the area of assignment
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
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.
Recruiter:
Tresha Walker
Email:
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov