Health Care Technician I Murdoch

Granville County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 31200 - 44621

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH01

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 17000 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

Health Care Technician I/Special Events Coordinator coordinates special activities (Special Olympics camps dances including meals etc.) for individuals with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities. Position is in Murdoch Developmental Centers Parkview Cottage. Parkview Cottage serves up to 42 individuals with intellectual disability ranging in age from 60-97 years old.

This position functions within Parkview Cottage to provide direct programming services for individuals who have severely/profoundly intellectual developmental disabilities. Major duties include coordination with Recreational Therapy Programs Building Event Planning Supervision and Monitoring of Programs Scheduling/Conducting Community Trips and Maintenance of Daily Group Activities for the people that live in Parkview. This position will also provide daily living and personal care on the units as needed and deemed necessary by the Division Director.

Parkview Cottage is looking for someone that is energetic can bring new ideas to the table has good interpersonal skills and has great skills with conducting leisure groups with individuals that require assistance with completing tasks. This person should also possess good leadership skills and be able to be a positive role model for those around them.

ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31200.00 - $44621

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:

Work experience in the healthcare field
Work experience in basic knowledge/skills of providing direct care which may include but is not limited to training individuals in activities of daily living and health related duties of limited complexity

The applicant will be required to successfully complete the Murdoch Developmental Center Basic Training Series; which includes but is not limited to program library training First Aid Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques (NVCI) CPR Body Mechanics and lifting. Applicants must have the ability to pass a physical requirements test.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

About Murdoch Developmental Center:
Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner NC near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment you must be in good standing with theNorth Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center click the link to watch the video: Contact Information:

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.

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 facilitys Vaccination Policy.

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 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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 the 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 and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veterans 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 member 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 the 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.
Applicants will be communicated 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 (919) 575 -1115.
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
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. **Not required for this position**
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:
Michelle Averette
Email:

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AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionMurdoch Developmental CenterJob Classification TitleHealth Care Technician I (S)Position NumberGradeMH01About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximat...