Community Employment Program Specialist

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Community Employment Program Specialist (S)

Position Number

60050988

Grade

NC06

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 Community Employment Specialist (Vocational Evaluator) position is to conduct established work studies for all individuals seeking potential employment or individuals that already have meaningful employment at MDC according to Federal Wage and Hour Regulations & Departmental protocol. Work studies are conducted every 6 months after individuals are employed to be paid fair and or competitive wages. This position is located within Supportive Employment Program (SEP) is to provide instructional training and supervision to individuals with developmental, behavior, and/or physical disabilities on a mobile work crew at a variety of community job sites. Staff assigned to the crew routinely monitor/perform on-site training of basic vocational skills (e.g., sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, and small debris pick up), and are responsible for making decisions should problematic situations arise. This position will be responsible for providing input for some goal planning, activities, and recommendations regarding work assignments based on skills and abilities. Job duties/training activities are often adjusted to accommodate changes on job sites and or to specifications. This position will be responsible for conducting assessments to determine appropriate skill development while working out in the community.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $34,270.00 - $59,973.00

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 providing direct support and oversight to individuals with I/DD to include completion of classroom/work tasks.

• Physical ability to interact with individuals performing a variety of onsite job duties.

• Experience using teaching strategies to improve performance and/or increase independence.

• Experience utilizing behavior management techniques, and task analysis techniques for individuals with I/DD.

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