Agency
Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision
Caswell Developmental CenterJob Classification Title
Community Employment Program Technician (S)Position Number
Grade
NC04About 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
This Community Employment Program Technician (CEPT) serves as a lead trainer within assigned work areas by providing specialized instructional training designed to maximize individual independence across multiple skill domains including vocational communication academic money management dining domestic and self-help skills. The position assists teachers in assessing individuals strengths needs and preferences to support the development of effective instructional objectives and activities. This role ensures instructional training programs are implemented correctly and consistently with instructional responses and data accurately documented. The CEPT monitors training programs providing ongoing input and recommendations to support progress and continuous program development. The position maintains accurate records of work hours performance data and skills demonstrated by individuals. Additionally the CEPT serves as a mentor to support staff and functions as a job coach for residents working both on campus and in community-based settings.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
*This posting is for an anticipated vacancy*
Salary Range: $31200.00 $54397.00
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:
Working knowledge of practical application of task
analysis and instructional methodologies; data collection systems; of practical application of behavioral programming
techniques. Working knowledge of characteristics of population served and levels of support leading to independence.
Skills in reading comprehension and writing. Ability to instruct; to establish rapport and relate to population served their teacher and a variety of service disciplines (occupational therapist physical therapist speech/language pathologist psychologist social workers nurses and home managers) to observe behavior and communicate observations and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
Represents the Center/Department and supports community relationships and professional courtesies both on and off campus;
Experience in receiving/delivering of goods; Basic knowledge of principles and practices used in customer service.
Management Preference:Experience in vocational work settings with knowledge of instructional methodologies; recording responses to instruction orientation and introduction of new job task knowledge of time keeping records kept on Individuals
employed; Successful completion of NCI and CPR; a Clear Valid Drivers License; Experience driving oversized delivery and regular vehicles forklifts and/or operating hand carts; Prior customer service experience; Experience with providing therapeutic interventions to encourage appropriate work behaviors deescalate inappropriate behaviors and increase compliance with work request; Experience in landscaping/grounds work; Experience in auto detailing; Experience in stocking and inventory.
Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Other requirements: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing repetitive motions visual acuity and inside/outside activities.
This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
Caswell Developmental Center serving as North Carolinas 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. Please click on the following link experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.
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 bemust be submitted by 11:59pm prior to 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 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 .
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.
Education and/or experience that is directly related to the job and results in demonstrated possession of knowledge skills and abilities gained through at least one year of experience performing tasks similar to the ones assigned
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Valid drivers license as applicable.
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:
Alexis Marie FoggEmail: