Community Employment Program Technician - Murdoch

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Community Employment Program Technician (S)

Position Number

60050933

Grade

NC04

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 located within VE (Handicraft/ VE Originals) is to train basic vocational skills to small groups of individuals with developmental, behavioral and/or physical disabilities. This position will be responsible for ensuring deadline dates for products ordered are met, checking accuracy and daily documentation of work performed. This position will be responsible for providing input for some goal planning, activities, and recommendations regarding work assignments based on skills and abilities. This position will be responsible for conducting assessments to determine appropriate skill development. This position will also be responsible for designing and constructing crafts (e.g., floral design, woodworking, jewelry making, detail painting) for sale in V.E. Originals store with the assistance from the individuals who live at the Center.


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: $32,287.00-$56,502.00

THIS IS A REPOST

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 using behavior management techniques, task analysis techniques and teaching strategies and goal planning for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a vocational setting.

• Experience utilizing teaching/training techniques and strategies to promote progress.

• Demonstrated experience designing and constructing crafts (e.g., floral design, woodworking, jewelry making, detail painting)

• Ability to functionally use MS Word to type progress/activity notes.

• Must have ability to obtain NVCI, First Aid, and CPR certifications.

The applicant will be required to successfully complete the Murdoch Developmental Center “Basic Training Series”; which includes, but is not limited to program library training, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques (NVCI), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting.  Applicants must have the ability to pass a physical requirements test.

Work Schedule 8:00am - 4:30pm

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 budge