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• This is a re-post previous applicants need not to apply*

"This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events." 

This posting is recruiting for two positions.

The Educational/Developmental Assistant (EDA) position serves as a lead trainer in the home setting, specifically within the meal program, by providing specialized training to individuals to maximize independence in a variety of skill areas which may include:  meal preparation, dining, domestic, kitchen skills, texturizing of food, meal planning, grocery shopping, utilizing/cleaning, and maintaining appliances and kitchen equipment. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Assist Teachers with assessing strengths, needs, and preferences of individuals to facilitate development of training objectives and activities.

• Ensures that training programs are conducted properly and that data is accurately and consistently documented.

• Monitors training programs.

• Provides input and recommendations to address ongoing progress and program development.

• Responsible for the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to the seasonal menus and specific recommendations by our registered dietitians, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and medical professionals.

• Completes weekly grocery inventory according to menu needs.

• Serves as a mentor for support staff in the home setting / kitchen/ dining areas.      

Work Location: Education Department

Work Hours:  7:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. (Working every other weekend, 1 hour lunch break)

Position Numbers:  60052710, 60053501

About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees.  In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's 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  https://vimeo.com/185000006 to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.                 To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

• Basic knowledge of practical application of task analysis and instructional methodologies and of data collection systems.

• Knowledge of practical application of behavioral programming techniques.

• Working knowledge of characteristics of the population served and levels of support leading to independence.

• Skill in reading and writing.

• Ability to instruct; to establish rapport and relate to the population served, their families, and a variety of service disciplines (occupational therapists, speech/language pathologist, dieticians, social workers, psychologists, nurses, medical professionals and home managers).

• Ability to observe behavior and communicate observations and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.            

Management Preferences:

• Experience in food preparation and operating kitchen appliances and equipment.

• Knowledge of various diets and texturizing foods.

• Knowledge of OSHA/sanitation guidelines.

• Successful completion of CPI and CPR.

• Possess a clear and valid Driver's License.  

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: Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Visual Acuity, Inside and Outside Activities.                       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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with students in an educational environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or university                  .                    

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 facility's Vaccination Policy.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy.  Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations.  For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with, 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 (252) 208-4293.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.  Visit website for State Benefits