Director of Speech Therapy Services (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

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.

As of 2/1/26, the new salary range:

Salary Range: $82,857.00 - $136,714.00

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:

• Experience evaluating and treating speech, language, and hearing disorders in adults and/or children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including work with augmentative and alternative communication devices (AAC). 

• Experience supervising professional staff, conducting evaluations, and coordinating integrated treatment plans.

• Demonstrated success collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (medical, nursing, OT, PT, special education).

• Proven experience managing communication and swallowing disorders and understanding their impact on health and safety.

• Uses Clinical outcomes, quality metrics, and feedback to guide program improvements. 

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a neglible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/ or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. 

Work requires visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading; visual inspections involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

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 and four years of professional diagnostic and treatment experience.

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.

talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov