Classroom Based Healthcare Technician II (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician II (S)

Position Number

60048981

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

The primary purpose of the Classroom Based Health Care Technician II (CB HCT I) position is to ensure safety and quality active treatment for the people residing at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center through direct support and program/service development and implementation. The CB HCT II is part of the team providing continuous active treatment and training that is based on their needs/wishes/preferences/strengths and potential for learning. The CB HCT II is involved in supporting the individual in every aspect of his/her life as a “master trainer” skilled in person-centered philosophies, skill assessments, program design, program implementation and incidental teaching strategies. This training in skill acquisition may be generic or very specialized in nature, but in each case is directed toward enhancing independence and retaining skills that maximize resident self-determination and ability to successfully live as independently as possible.

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:

• 2 years of experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities in health care or related area.

• Be able to successfully complete required training/classes and be certified in CPI.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Be able to observe resident performance and give feedback.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Shift Hours:

(7:30 am – 4:00 pm) Monday - Friday with occasional weekends and/or evenings

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn.   Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County.  We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James.  Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

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/.

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 Va