Deafblind Specialist

Salary : $34,270.00 - $59,973.00 Annually

Location : Pitt County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 24-15548 DSB 60043202

Department : Dept of Health and Human Services

Division : Blind Services

Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Casework Associate II

Position Number : 60043202

Salary Grade : NC06

Recruitment Range : $34,270- $52,972

Description of Work

The Deaf-Blind Specialist position advocates for and coordinates services to transition-age and adult individuals with deafness and blindness participating in or preparing to participate in a rehabilitation program with a goal of obtaining employment or a program designed for independent living.

Job Responsibilities include the following :

• Acts as a liaison or bridge between the deaf-blind consumer and various service providers with whom that individual must interact in order to obtain the services needed to complete a successful rehabilitation program and remain employed.
• Following rehabilitation case closure; has knowledge of the various aspects of deaf-blindness (medical, social, psychological, communication, educational and cultural).
• Consults in service delivery to this population and serves as a support person or consultant for other staff serving deaf-blind consumers.
• Identifies individuals with deafness and blindness in the geographic area served.
• Assesses the individual's situation to determine if he or she needs to be linked to a specific service provider.
• Works in partnership with the service providers to ensure that each deaf-blind individual receives and benefits to the maximum extent possible from services.
• Advocates within the community for overall increased and higher quality services and opportunities for deaf-blind individuals.
• Provides training and public education in the area of deaf-blindness.

Since 1935, the mission of the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) has been to enable people who are visually impaired, blind, and deafblind to reach their goals of independence and employment.

To see the impact of DSB's involvement in the community, please click on the links below

DSB Social Worker - Patricia Turner

Christina Sterling

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) :

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.

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 website for benefits : https : / / oshr .nc.gov / state-employee resources / benefits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following :

Physical Requirements :

Salary determination is based on equity, education, and experience.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov / experience-guide for details.

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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 : .

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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The 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 . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE : Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627

NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.

I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (NOTE : AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.))

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I understand that the budgeted salary for this position is limited to $52,972. If offered this position, the salary offered will be within the posted recruitment range of $34,270- $52,972.

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Salary : $34,270 - $52,972