Lead Technical Assistance Consultant

State of North Carolina

19h

About The Position

Lead Technical Assistance Consultant will actively engage in the review and analyzing of new and existing Local Reentry Councils (LRC), address problem areas, ensure the LRCs are following the state’s Local Reentry Council model, policies and procedures. Coordinate and lead out LRC trainings and technical assistance with the Case Management Tool through Unite Us. Support Users technical needs and program engagement. Travel to LRC site locations and consult with local LRC leaders to discuss problem areas and solutions. Assist with the development of policy changes, quality assurance and effectiveness, strategize to help build effective partnerships for state funded Local Reentry Councils and counties interested in becoming a state affiliated Local Reentry Councils. Provide support, leadership and coordination for other programs and may be required to serve on various committees or work groups within the section. The Lead Technical Assistance Consultant will serve as the lead technical expert and field-based consultant for counties within the western region of North Carolina to actively engage with reentry stakeholders and manage the local reentry council development process across the state in providing guidance through initial stages, technical assistance to those entities interested in starting a reentry council in their communities, ensuring compliance with the Department’s reentry model and local reentry council standard operating procedures. Lead Technical Assistance Consultant will also supervise and provide direct oversight of assigned Community Development Specialist I staff; assign tasks, mentor, and conduct performance reviews. Work may involve developing relationships and coordinating activities with other agencies, divisions, and private organizations to implement new programs, to assess effectiveness and efficiency of existing programs, processes, systems, and to recommend improvements. Frequent communication with local leaders and community stakeholders is required. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. This is a Field-based position within the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry at NCDAC. Must reside within 60 miles of Division III and/or Division IV (as defined by the NCDAC Division of Community Supervision Regional Map). Duties will require this position to travel overnight to various regional locations with state vehicle assignment. Note to Current State Employees State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in social work, public administration, or a field directly related to the specific program assignment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with analyzing, interpreting and assessing the impact of regulations, procedures, and legislative proposals
• Working knowledge of economic, social, technological needs and resources available within the state of North Carolina to meet the needs of justice-involved individuals as well as about the principles and methods of community organization
• Working experience with justice-involved individuals
• Working experience with planning, coordinating and directing a statewide development program
• Working experience in budgeting processes, program compliance, reporting, and overall fiscal management activities

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in the review and analyzing of new and existing Local Reentry Councils (LRC)
• Address problem areas, ensure the LRCs are following the state’s Local Reentry Council model, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and lead out LRC trainings and technical assistance with the Case Management Tool through Unite Us.
• Support Users technical needs and program engagement.
• Travel to LRC site locations and consult with local LRC leaders to discuss problem areas and solutions.
• Assist with the development of policy changes, quality assurance and effectiveness, strategize to help build effective partnerships for state funded Local Reentry Councils and counties interested in becoming a state affiliated Local Reentry Councils.
• Provide support, leadership and coordination for other programs and may be required to serve on various committees or work groups within the section.
• Serve as the lead technical expert and field-based consultant for counties within the western region of North Carolina to actively engage with reentry stakeholders and manage the local reentry council development process across the state in providing guidance through initial stages, technical assistance to those entities interested in starting a reentry council in their communities, ensuring compliance with the Department’s reentry model and local reentry council standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and provide direct oversight of assigned Community Development Specialist I staff; assign tasks, mentor, and conduct performance reviews.
• Work may involve developing relationships and coordinating activities with other agencies, divisions, and private organizations to implement new programs, to assess effectiveness and efficiency of existing programs, processes, systems, and to recommend improvements.
• Frequent communication with local leaders and community stakeholders is required.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level