Developmental Technician II - Caswell Developmental Cent at State of North Carolina in Lenoir County, NC

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Caswell Developmental Center Job Classification Title Health Care Technician II (S) Position Number 60053180 Grade MH02 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 17,000 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 Provide direction, support, and assistance to staff during the shift through assignments to ensure shift operations meet individual’s needs. Responsibilities include assuring the physical and emotional well-being of individuals and active participation in the implementation and maintenance of priority training objectives, services, and supports comprising each individual’s habilitation plan. Duties involve those of training and support with personal care, domestic skills, leisure-social skills, self-management, ensuring the supervision and safety of individuals, assistance in program and/or training areas, transportation of individuals to scheduled activities, classes, medical and dental appointments, shopping with and for individuals, community integration, assistance in providing emergency treatment for seizures or accidents, housekeeping chores as necessary, record keeping and documentation. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $32,444.00 – $48,665.00 A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 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: Desire to work with persons with developmental disabilities, basic knowledge of health care techniques and safety, ability to make observations and make written and oral reports, ability to do simple math computations and follow oral and written instructions. Good general health including the ability to physically lift individuals as necessary. Ability to supervise staff and make assignments necessary for shift operations and meeting individual’s needs. Ability to perform related timekeeping functions. Management Preferences: Successful completion of Caswell Center's inservice training requirements, two years of experience as DT I or three years of experience with people who have developmental disabilities. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis (6-9 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. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. Work Location: West End Villas/103 Byrum Work Hours: 6:15 AM - 2:45 PM, including every other weekend with days off as defined by a 40 hour work schedule. Scheduled working hours may vary. **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 r