Unit Manager - Alpine Cottage - Murdoch Developmental Center

Unit Manager

• Alpine Cottage

• THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY FOR POSITION.*

The Unit Manager's responsibilities are divided into 3 major categories: As Team Chairperson, the Unit Manager coordinates and facilitates the development and implementation of all programs using an interdisciplinary approach.  As Program Monitor, this position continuously evaluates each individual's total program, assessing needs, writing results of reviews, initiating and following up on recommendations.  As Administrator/Supervisor, the Unit Manager has 24-hour responsibilities, and direct administrative responsibility for all staff assigned to the unit on first and second shifts, including Health Care Technician I's and II's.  Position also has administrative responsibilities involving the entire building such as on call responsibilities and making rounds.

This is a QIPD position, which requires a bachelor's degree to meet the ICF/ID Federal regulations. 

Scheduled work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1 altered shift per week), Monday

• Friday.

About Murdoch Developmental Center:

Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the ResearchTrianglearea.Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.

To be considered for employment,applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below:

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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 applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Ability to write Person-Centered plans and reports to document individual treatment plans.

• Ability to coordinate the activities of professionals of various disciplines.

• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.

• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with individuals with I/DD, professional and nonprofessional staff.

• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form and develop cooperative working relationships with staff, individuals, and their family members.

• Knowledge of Person-Centered programs and their implementation procedures

• Ability to supervise a team of staff that implements Person-Centered plans for individuals with I/DD.

• At least two years of experience working with persons with ID or other developmental disabilities.

Management Preference:

• Experience working in a facility with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

• Working knowledge of up-to-date best practice in health, mental health care practices and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

• Knowledge of Person-Centered thinking as related to supporting people with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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.

Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience providing professional or direct services

(either paid or volunteer) in a setting that serves individuals with disabilities.

This is a QIPD position, which requires a bachelor's degree to meet the ICF/ID Federal regulations.  

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

All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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 application, 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 919-575-1015.