Healthcare Technician I Treatment Mall (Broughton Hospital)

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Burke County, ND - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 31200 - 46348
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Broughton Hospital

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

Broughton Hospitalis currently accepting applications for an Educational Developmental Assistant (EDA). The primary purpose of this position is to provide basic learning and leisure opportunities to the patients at Broughton Hospital on an individual or group basis and address patient needs. The EDA must establish rapport and relate to the population here at Broughton; have considerable knowledge of the practical application of behavior management techniques and effectively communicate with a multi/interdisciplinary team. This position reports to theTreatment MallNursing Supervisor and Nurse Manager.

The Educational Developmental Assistant carries out basic learning modules on unit activities and leisure activities (exercise simple crafts daily living hygiene skills and work) in collaboration with the treatment team and under the direction of the Treatment Mall Registered Nurse. They are responsible for observing reporting and documenting patient attendance/participation in the activities in the patients medical records/charts.

The EDA individualizes each patients treatment opportunities in an effort to restore maximum potential and feelings of accomplishment and is responsible for completing additional duties as needed to meet the needs of the hospital. The Educational Developmental Assistant performs work in a demonstration capacity including moving materials and supplies that contain resources/work materials/contract work and assists patients with walking and boarding vehicles.

The Educational Developmental Assistant maintains statistical reports reflecting hours of work patient contact and other administrative data required and requested by the immediate supervisor. This position is required to attend staff meetings and is responsible for attending/participating in all scheduled training as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31200.00 - $46348.00

*A Sign-on bonus of $2000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

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:

  • Ability to learn safety measures ability to recognizepatientsneeds and communicate inan accuratemanner.

  • Ability to learn to follow hospital unit and nursing policies and procedures.

  • Ability to work with difficult patients andmaintainsafety while providing a therapeutic environment.

  • 3 or more years of experience working in a psychiatric setting

  • Experience documenting information in client record/chart

Conditional Requirements: Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday from 12:00pm - 8:30pm with alternating weekends and holidays. Flexibility isto meet the needs of the facility.

*Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.


An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

  • The employee has held a position in the 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)
  • The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
  • DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

About the Facility:

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services we provide help and support to North Carolinians and their families experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina as part of the states system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

Supplemental 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.

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.

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:

Shanna Marie Hennessee

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Required Experience:

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AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionBroughton HospitalJob 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 approximately 17000 ...
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