Active Treatment Coordinator - Caswell Development Center

State of North Carolina; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking an Active Treatment Coordinator to instruct and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence in daily living, communication, and socialization. The role emphasizes curriculum development, ongoing assessment, and data-driven instruction within Caswell Developmental Center.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and two years of relevant experience, with preferred knowledge of NCVIP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field and two years of experience providing professional or direct services to individuals with disabilities.
• Experience with instructional design and evaluation for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of NCVIP, ICF/IID Regulations, and related DHHS policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned with state/federal regulations to promote growth in self-care, dining, and daily living skills.
• Assess skills and create annual caseload evaluations using multiple assessment tools.
• Develop curricula and monitor instructional sessions, documenting progress in EPIC.
• Analyze data to tailor learning environments to individual learning styles and independence.

Skills

Instructional techniques

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

2 years relevant experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Human Services Provider Prog Coord II (NS)

Position Number

60053440

Grade

NC09

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 Active Treatment Coordinator provides instruction that is consistent with state/federal regulations which promotes growth and learning in self-care, dining, domestic, communication/socialization, money management, and functional academics for individuals with intellectual development disabilities. This position assesses skills on an on-going basis to create an annual evaluation for an assigned caseload utilizing a variety of assessment tools and strategies. The Active Treatment Coordinator develops curriculum, educational activities, model, observe and monitor instructional sessions. This position analyzes/interprets responses to instruction (data), documents progress/regression in EPIC and design learning environments that best meets learning styles and promote independence.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $41,206.00 - $72,113.00

This is a repost. Previous applicants will not need to reapply to be considered for this position.

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:

• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and instructional techniques utilized for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities and behavior management strategies.

• Knowledge of supervisory and management skills, including staff monitoring, instructional competencies, timekeeping abilities and proven leadership skills.

• Effective communication both oral and written and the ability to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of team members.

• Proven ability to be task oriented, flexible, to plan, prioritize, and organize work, manage time wisely, recognize and resolve problems and issues as necessary.

• Experience in evaluation, instructional techniques and creating instructional objectives and educational activities for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities, Autism and Severe/Profound Cognitive Disabilities; Experience with NCVIP, ICF/IID Regulations, EPIC and DHHS policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Other: Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Visual Acuity, Inside/Outside Activities.

Per G.S. 126-5(cl) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.

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

Work Location: Education Services

Work Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

About Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina’s Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

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. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. 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 Vaccination Policy.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience providing professional or direct services (either paid or volunteer) in a setting that serves individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.