Salary: $31,200.00 - $43,112.00 Annually Location : Lenoir County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 24-11945 Department: Dept of Health and Human Services Division: Caswell Developmental Center Opening Date: 09/18/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Job Class Title: Health Care Technician I Position Number: 60052974 Section: Caswell Developmental Center Salary Grade: MH01 Description of Work***SIGN -ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED***A Sign-on bonus of $2,000.00 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.*** This position is designated mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. ***Recruiting for multiple positions.*** This Health Care Technician I position provides direct care to developmentally disabled individuals. As our individuals age, we recognize their needs, and focus on providing services to enhance their quality of life in a caring home-like environment. We provide treatment with dignity and respect, offering choices and options that support individuality. The person in this position will care for adults who are medically fragile and have significant intellectual, developmental & physical disabilities. Job responsibilities include the following:
- Assuring the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals
- Implementation of clients' habilitation and training skills
- Assistance with personal care
- Home living, socialization, leisure, and safety of individual
- Assistance and teaching daily living and other skills
- Assistance in classroom and other/training areas
- Transportation of clients to activities, classes, and appointments
- Shopping with and for individuals
- Assistance in providing emergency treatment for seizures or accidents, etc.; housekeeping chores as specified.
- Record keeping and documentation
- As a center operating 24 hours each day, 7 days each week, employees may work rotating, fixed or split shifts, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather
Work Hours: Recruiting for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift/Full-Time and Part-TimeAbout 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all of 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 of the following:
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, staff and others
- Ability to maintain a professional and even-tempered demeanor and work relationships
- Ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques
- Ability to communicate observations and recommendations effectively in written and verbal form
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis (6-8 times daily) and be able to stoop, bend, walk, run short distances (50 yards) and climb stairs without limitations of a permanent nature to provide adequate supervision of the assigned population in the home. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Condition for Continued Employment As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38. 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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at (855) ###-####. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (252) ###-####. **Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus** Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week). **An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:** (1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date); (2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency; (3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found Compensation & 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. Visit website for NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 Do you currently work at Caswell Developmental Center?
02 If currently working at Caswell Developmental Center, how long have you been employed? 03 Which of the following shifts are you available to work?
- First Shift
- Second Shift
- Third Shift
- Any Shift
04 Which of the following best describes your experience working with developmentally disabled individuals?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1-3 years
- 4-6 years
- 7+ years
05 Which of the following best describes your experience working with individuals with autism?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1-3 years
- 4-6 years
- 7+ years
06 Which of the following best describes your experience working with individuals with a mental illness?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1-3 years
- 4-6 years
- 7+ years
07 Have you ever worked at Caswell Development Center?
08 Do you have a valid driver's license?
09 If you are currently employed at Caswell Developmental Center what is the position number, shift, and home you are requesting to transfer to? (if you are not a current employee at Caswell Developmental Center please type n/a.) 10 Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant?
11 Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
- NC Jobs
- Employee Referral
- Conference / Career Fair
- Email campaign
- Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- NC Nursing Board email
- Google
- Other General Job Boards
- Other Search Engines
- Other Social Media
- Internet Advertisement
- TV / Radio
12 Please give additional detail on where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2018, Facebook, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) Required Question