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Staff Development Specialist II - Murdoch Dev Center

State of North Carolina
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026
💰 $96,639/yr($55,221/yr$96,639/yr)

About the role

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Staff Development Specialist II (S)

Position Number

60051879

Grade

NC15

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

Come be a part of the Murdoch Developmental Center Staff Development Department, consisting of 10 full-time staff who coordinate and/or carry out the training for the 1100+ staff who work at Murdoch Developmental Center. Staff Development provides a comprehensive staff training and education program which includes orientation, in-service education, including on-the-job training, supervision and management training and continuing education activities. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary trainer for the Epic eMerge EHR system. This position will be responsible for taking the lead in training and coordination of all direct care staff and some professional/clinical staff in the use of Epic. The Staff Development Specialist II will provide consultation as needed within the facility related to Epic duties. In addition, this position will be responsible for providing consultative serves and new employee training as directed by the Director of Development. This position functions under the supervision of the Staff Development Director in the Staff Development Department.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $55,221.00 - $96,639.00

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

  • Experience in computer principles and their application to an electronic health record. Ability to interpret regulations, software, applications, and operate hardware for the Center’s Epic use.

  • Experience in delivering training programs for adult learners

  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Experience in use of audiovisual aids and other training tools and resources (laptop, projector)

  • Experience in interpreting, applying, and communicating a variety of policies, procedures, and regulations to a wide range of audiences and situations

  • Experience with EPIC

  • Knowledge of NC Personnel policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

Need to be able to lift training materials such as tables and chairs to set up classroom for training, AV bag with computer and projector, portable screen, reams of paper, etc.)

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

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with flexibility to work third shift as needed to meet training 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, applicants 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 below: 
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

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