Staff Development Specialist I – O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Job Classification Title

Staff Development Specialist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC12

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

At O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, the Staff Development Specialist I primarily facilitates and administers educational programs. This critical role assesses departmental learning needs, plans targeted curriculum, and conducts instructor-led training to ensure compliance with healthcare standards. This position operates under the umbrella of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to support both direct care and operational staff.

Responsibilities Include:
• Needs Assessment: Identify organizational knowledge gaps and
determining the required training objectives.
• Curriculum Development: Assist in the design of training materials,
manuals, and instructional procedures.
• Instruction: Deliver in person, on-the-job, and specialized training.
• Administration: Manage administrative duties within the Learning
Management System (LMS), including documenting training, maintaining
records, and evaluating progress to ensure full state compliance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

***This is an Anticipated Vacancy***

Salary Grade Range: $47,703 - $83,479

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:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in assessing training needs, developing objectives, recommending training goals, and evaluating educational outcomes in adult learning environments.

• Considerable knowledge of capabilities and uses of audiovisual aids and other training tools and resources (i.e. Canva, graphic design software, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

• Demonstrated skill in developing lesson plans, course outlines electronically and creating presentations to adult audiences.

• Demonstrated skill in assessing, planning, executing, evaluating, and adapting training to meet organizational needs.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships.

Workday Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8:00am-5:00pm.

We Will Be Recruiting For One Position With This Post (#60049356).

About the O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center:

O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or in a community living setting.  Learn about us here.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

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