What You'll Be Doing

#TeamWake is currently seeking a customer focused Program Assistant with a passion for helping others to become an important member of our at Departure Health and Human Services Center (the one stop shop for the local community). The Center represents a regional service delivery model that has been implemented throughout Wake County. Services from various Wake County departments (Public Health, Social Services, Community Services, Environmental Services, Sheriff's Department) and various facility-based partnerships engage the community through the DRC.

As our new Program Assistant, you will serve the programmatic needs for the Departure Regional Center, assist the Regional Center Director on day to day logistics, provide community engagement, be involved with planning community events, assisting with staff engagement and supporting the Community Advocacy Committee and the Management Team. In your new fun and exciting role, you will have an opportunity to work on projects like planning and coordinating community initiatives such as Back to School events, the Departure Regional Center Career Expo, wellness activities, and other staff engagement events. Apply today and love your new career with community impact!

To find out more about good work we do at the Departure Regional Center, click on the link below

https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/health-human-services/health-human-services-locations/departure-regional-center

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Associate's degree
• One year of job-related experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, and Publisher
• Experience with Sharepoint and website updates and maintenance
• Human Services Environment experience
• Experience planning community projects, outreach programs and wellness activities
• Experience and knowledge of community partners in Raleigh North Central area

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and successfully execute events and meetings, coordinate outreach events, ensuring smooth logistics and effective participant engagement
• Ability to manage program budgets and purchases responsibly using purchasing card
• Ability to reconcile purchasing card weekly, consistently demonstrating ethical fiscal practices and accountability

About This Position

Location: HSC Departure Dr Raleigh, NC 27616

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:15 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 25.43 - 28.00

Market Range: 25.43 - 32.74

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/27/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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