CEPS ~ Caswell Developmental Center

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Community Employment Program Specialist (S)

Position Number

60052855

Grade

NC06

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 Community Employment Program Specialist (CEPS) provides direct supervision and instruction to individuals with developmental disabilities to prepare them for supported and competitive employment. This role focuses on teaching job-specific tasks, appropriate work habits, and essential community living skills in a variety of settings, including competitive work sites, workshop environments, and mobile crews. The CEPS evaluates, observes, and documents individual progress toward established vocational and habilitative goals. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of time worked and tasks completed by each individual. The specialist analyzes job duties, breaks them into manageable components, and delivers structured, task-oriented training to promote skill mastery and independence. Additionally, the CEPS provides on-site supervision, supportive counseling, and reinforcement of positive work behaviors while ensuring compliance with state regulations and vocational program standards.

This CEPS position is located within the Vocational Services department with it's working hours being Monday - Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This posting is for an anticipated vacancy.

Salary Range: $35,596.00 – $62,294.00

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:

• Working knowledge of diverse work environments (e.g., manufacturing, service, trades) and their respective job requirements, with the ability to build effective working relationships with employers, human service professionals, and individuals served.

• Proficiency in documenting time, performance data, and training methods; ability to interpret data, assess outcomes, and recommend targeted areas for continued skill development.

• Capacity to learn and apply marketing strategies, behavior management techniques, goal development, task analysis, instructional methodologies, and to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and wage and hour regulations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a minimum of a high school diploma and at least three consecutive years of experience providing instruction to individuals with developmental disabilities, preferably including task analysis.

• Management Preference: Experience in vocational work settings with knowledge of wage and hour guidelines and timekeeping requirements for employed individuals; experience providing vocational instruction to the adult ID/DD population in sheltered workshop and community settings. Successful completion of NCI and CPR, possession of a clear valid driver’s license, and experience operating oversized delivery vehicles, forklifts, and hand carts. Demonstrated understanding of ICF regulations and the interdisciplinary process, along with strong written communication skills, the ability to follow written and verbal directions, recognize and resolve problems, maintain effective organization, and adapt to changing daily routines.

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force
frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Other: Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Visual Acuity, Inside and Outside Activities.

Department: Vocational Services

Work Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm

About Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.  Please click on the following link—https://vimeo.com/185000006—to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Supplemental Contact Information:

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.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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 11:59pm prior to the closing date.

• 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 the 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. 

Veteran’s 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 member 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.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (252) 208-4293.

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 in a human services or business field such as human resources, marketing, business administration, business management, healthcare management, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution

-or-

Associate’s degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience;

-or-

High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience

-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:

Alexis Marie Fogg

Email:

[email protected]