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MH02About Us
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Description of Work
Employees orient new Health Care Technicians in psychiatric hospitals adult corrections juvenile centers developmental centers neuro-medical treatment centers or alcohol/drug treatment centers in state federal and hospital-wide requirements procedures and policies for the provision of habilitative services and care of patients. Employees effectively demonstrate all tasks; participate with the assigned team members to develop training; coordinate training with unit supervisory staff and staff development; and conduct specific training such as first aid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training individuals with disabilities in daily living and vocational endeavors. Employees maintain and administer related training records. Employees may also serve as on-the-job trainer and resource person for new hires providing feedback and monitoring of employee activities tasks and functions. Employees at this level are troubleshooters/problem-solvers and must be able to demonstrate Health Care Technician I level tasks duties and responsibilities. Employees in this class will spend the majority of the time in a mentor role. Employees may work in the admittance office and require knowledge of legal process pertaining to voluntary and involuntary admissions. Work may involve other closely related duties including the administration of medications in prison facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of clinical (e.g. nursing) and/or professional program staff.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Considerable knowledge of approved behavioral intervention programs and of the needs of the population served. Considerable knowledge of appropriate protocols for medication administration and possible side effects. Considerable knowledge of training principles. Ability to train and mentor adults in group and one-on-one setting and ability to effectively convey information to family members individuals and treatment team under general supervision in verbal and written forms. Ability to document clear and concise notes of client progress and behaviors. Ability to follow-up on services being provided to the clients to assure needs are being met. Ability to provide and implement some of the services needed. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to maintain professional and even tempered demeanor and work relationships. Ability to learn and apply behavior management and supportive counseling techniques.
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.
High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; 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.
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:
Sherri KingRecruiter Email:
Required Experience:
IC