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The primary purpose of the position is to lead the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in support of Caswell Developmental Center’s plan to create a supportive environment where all have an opportunity to succeed and contribute to quality resident care. Job duties include the following:
Program Evaluation:
Responsible for developing and evaluating metrics to understand current baselines and how to measure progress/measurable improvements in diversity, equity, and inclusion for the workforce.
Responsible for collaborating with stakeholders, outside partners, leadership, and human resources to evaluate current recruitment and retention policies and practices across all disciplines to identify areas of focus and improvement strategies.
Responsible for evaluating employee involvement and engagement in residential activities and improvement initiatives.
Responsible for evaluating current communication models and modes to identify barriers and ways to enhance bi-directional communication strategies.
Responsible for evaluating data and metric related to the workforce and resident care to identify focus areas for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Program Development and Implementation:
In collaboration with Caswell Development Center, DHHS Central Human Resources and the DHHS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, this position is responsible for developing and implementing a campus wide leadership program that enhances skills of mangers in areas such as conflict resolution, communication, performance management, recruitment, and retention.
This position will work with managers and leadership to develop mentor programs, educational opportunities for staff and clear career developmental paths and opportunities for staff to pursue.
The position will oversee the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, membership, council activities, charter and action plan and ensures consistent communication and collaboration between the DEI Council, employees at all levels and leadership to accomplish goals.
Responsible for working with leadership to improve communication of campus wide initiatives, programs, employee opportunities, operational changes, etc. to employee’s campus wide and provides mechanism to gather feedback and answer questions.
Works with leadership and employees to identify opportunities for staff at all levels to engage in campus operations in meaningful ways.
Training:
Responsible for evaluating all training curriculum to ensure information and language is in line with supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.
Responsible for evaluating and working with Human Resources to ensure any training or information provided related to personnel policies, programs and benefits is inclusive, meets the needs of all employees and meets state and federal requirements.
Provide strategic direction for training initiatives on cultural competency, gender differences, disability, sexual harassment, building a climate of equity and inclusion, and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of equity and inclusion values, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws in collaboration with Human Resources and CDC leadership.
Salary Grade: GN12
Work Location: Administration
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00a.m.- 5:00p.m.
Recruitment Range: $48,000.00-$62,000.00
About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all the following:
Demonstrated skills in diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.
Demonstrated skills in training methods and best practices.
Demonstrated skills in collecting and analyzing data and information.
Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and mediation methods.
Ability to initiate and install administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
Ability to interpret and apply various policies such as personnel policies and procedures.
Ability to research and initiate new programs/policies.
Ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels of the organization and at the Department/Division level to accomplish goals and create a culture of diversity.
Management Preference:
Experience with Intermediate Care Facilities/ Individuals with Intellectual Disabilitites (ICF/IID).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
