Healthcare Technician I-Therapeutic Response Team

• SIGN -ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED*    

• This is a re-post previous applicants are still been considered*  

A Sign-on bonus of $2,000.00 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.*  

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

• Recruiting for multiple positions.*

This Health Care Technician I position will serve on the Therapeutic Response Team (TRT). The primary purpose of this position is to provide interventions that help de-escalate residents who are in crisis and who are high risk for the use of physical intervention. The position will perform a wide variety of duties directly and indirectly involving total care, treatment and training of persons who are developmentally disabled in order to promote growth, productivity, and dignity. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Ensuring the physical and emotional well being of the residents.

• Provide training and support with personal care, domestic skills, leisure-social skills, and self- management, ensuring the supervision and safety of residents, and assistance in program and/or training areas.

• Observe all resident behaviors, identify, and de-escalate situations, recognize changes in behaviors and take action applying knowledge of resident's diagnosis and appropriate interventions.

• Implement specialized protective device to prevent self-harm and injury.

• Follow clinical directives and//or programmatic treatment plans.

• Implement appropriate/ approved intervention procedures to encourage positive behaviors and render assistance to staff as needed.

• Ongoing observation of residents and their activities / interactions; regularly re-directing to prevent or correct inappropriate behaviors.

• Implementing policies and procedures during emergency and crisis situations              

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

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:      

• A valid driver's license.

• Ability and desire to work with persons with developmental disabilities, basic knowledge of healthcare techniques and safety.

• Ability to make observations and make written and oral reports.

• Ability to do simple math computations.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to pass CPI and advance CPI and obtain knowledge of restraint types used for individuals.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis (6-8 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. 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 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. 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.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

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

(1) the employee has held a position in 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); 

(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency; 

(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is 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. 

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.