Speech and Language Pathologist

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title

Speech And Language Pathologist (NS)

Position Number

60041027

Grade

MH17

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 primary purpose of the Regional Speech-Language Consultant is the provision of consultation and technical assistance, training, and providing support services for the Newborn Hearing Screening Program, and for speech-language services for children identified as having communication delays or disorders, from birth to 21 years of age. Each Child Health Speech-Language Consultant has an assigned region in the state and is responsible for tracking infants in that region through the Newborn Hearing Screening Program process of initial screen, re-screen, and diagnosis. These responsibilities will take place within the overall mission and goals of the Genetics and Newborn Screening unit.


Provide technical assistance to birthing facilities, Child Service Coordinators, families, private providers, local health departments and agencies for the tracking of infants for initial screen, re-screens, and diagnosis through the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening program.

Identify community resources and systems for the identification and referral of infants and children with suspected communication deficits.

Collaborate with public and private agencies to develop community resources and service delivery systems for the identification and referral of infants and children with suspected communication deficits.

Maintain professional knowledge of current and future trends in “best practice” standards of speech language services for children with communication-related disorders.

Provide training and support to hospital staff in the development and implementation of a Newborn Hearing Program.

Assist in the development and distribution of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening materials related to the identification, diagnosis and follow-up of children with suspected hearing loss.

Provide training to public and private providers, speech language pathologists, school systems, community agencies, local health departments and hospitals regarding communication disorder-related issues.


Provide technical assistance to hospitals and private providers regarding the Newborn Hearing Screening Data Tracking and Surveillance System (WCSWEB).

Participate in the training of hospital staff in the use of the Newborn Hearing Screening Data Tracking and Surveillance System.

Provide customer service and tech support for Hearing Link users in North Carolina.

Fulfill data request from staff and outside agencies and providers.

Complete and submit required data reports for CDC and HRSA for grants in the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $66,696.00-$110,049.00

Recruitment Range: $77,535.00-$87,209.00

Position is funded in part through federal funds. 

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date 

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. 

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred. 

• Experience with the early intervention population
• Data Systems and Reporting Expertise
• Training and Capacity‑Building Skills
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Relationship Building

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being: 
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities. 

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.  

Supplemental Contact Information: 

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. 

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 5:00 PM on the closing date. 

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. 

• 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 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. 

Degree/College Credit Verification 

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. 

Veterans’ 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 members 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 their 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. 

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.

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist.

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:

Charlene Michele Moore

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form