Correctional Programs Director I - Wake Correctional Center
North Carolina Office of the State Auditor
Wake County, NC
North Carolina Office of the State Auditor
Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Job Classification Title
Extension Educ & Training Spec I (S)
Position Number
60039679
Grade
NC13
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 Drug & Alcohol Impaired Driving (DAID) Program Regional Coordinator serves as an Extension Education & Training Specialist responsible for coordinating, promoting, and directing education and training programs within the assigned region. This position covers a region including Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, and Scotland.
The DAID position develops and conducts training courses of varying content, duration, and statutory requirements and works with state, local, and federal agencies to determine training needs and align program delivery.
Work includes administering regional training projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and preparing accurate educational program reports. This role requires ongoing collaboration with agency personnel, program partners, and community college representatives to support statewide education and training objectives. This position operates with consultative and administrative responsibilities within a broader public health and safety training framework.
Key Duties Include: – Coordinate regional education and training programs by planning course delivery, scheduling instruction, and aligning training content with state and federal requirements.
– Develop and conduct training courses with varied subject matter, duration, and statutory obligations based on regional program needs.
– Promote extension education and training opportunities through direct engagement with state, local, and federal agencies and community partners.
– Evaluate training programs using established methods and prepare accurate reports documenting outcomes, compliance, and instructional effectiveness.
– Determine regional training needs by consulting with agency personnel, community college system representatives, and other stakeholders.
– Apply federal and state regulations to training program development to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory adherence.
– Coordinate projects requiring federal funding by preparing program materials and supporting documentation as needed.
– Maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, committee members, college administrators, and public‑facing program partners.
– Support broader statewide training initiatives by integrating regional findings, instructional feedback, and program evaluation results.
– Ensure training program operations meet administrative expectations through organized documentation, timely communication, and consistent workflow management.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Job Description
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:
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 Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch (FTA): The Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch seeks to reduce the incidence of impaired driving by providing comprehensive training programs to law enforcement personnel in the detection, apprehension, and prosecution of the impaired driver.
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.
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.
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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.
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. 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 two years of experience in the occupational area assigned; 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
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