Health Care Technician Lead - Murdoch Developmental Center

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician Lead (S)

Position Number

60052003

Grade

MH03

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 this position is to serve as building charge in Newport Cottage, which serves individuals with medical and behavioral challenges. This position is also responsible for coordinating 2nd shift schedules and staff coverage. This position is responsible for the oversight and direct involvement with individual treatment, care and programming and must be capable of communicating effectively, orally and in writing and must be capable of lifting and transferring individuals and giving assistance to staff as needed. This position is also responsible for ensuring that staff receive support and supplies necessary to carry out their responsibilities, to ensure required documentation is compiled, and that the environment is monitored for infection control and safety issues.

ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $32,797.00 - $49,195.00

​  This is an anticipated Vacancy

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:

• Experience working with multi-handicapped individuals having knowledge of basic health care, hygiene and safety.

• Experience in delivering training programs for adult learners

Necessary Required Training or Certification - 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.

This position DOES NOT require NA I certification.

Normal working hours are on  2nd Shift 2:30p.m. - 11:00p.m., including Holidays and every other weekend . Some flexibility required to meet center's needs. 

About Murdoch Developmental Center: 
Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area.  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, you 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: https://vimeo.com/268881255 

Supplemental Contact Information:

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. 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 fa