Activity Coordinator

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Activity Coordinator for the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The role involves planning activities, supervising staff, and ensuring residents receive quality treatment. Candidates should have experience with individuals with disabilities and a commitment to enhancing quality of life for residents.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience.
• Experience developing goal programs and person-centered plans.
• Training in CPI, CPR, and Body Mechanics required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and oversee resident activities.
• Provide supervision to Health Care Technician I positions.
• Ensure safety and quality active treatment for residents.

Skills

Documented experience with individuals with disabilities

Supervisory skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

***SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***
A Sign-on bonus of $2,500.00 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

The primary purpose of the Activity Coordinator (AC) position is to ensure the safety of and provision of quality active treatment for the people residing in their assigned home. The role is primarily responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing activities that support the residents’ formal and informal goals throughout the day to support continuous active treatment. The role serves as a member of the home management team for the home to which they are assigned and is responsible for providing input and following through if changes need to occur under the guidance of the Health Care Supervisor (HCS). In absence of the HCS or the Shift Supervisor (SS), the Activity Coordinator provides direct administrative supervision of Health Care Technician I (HCT I) positions present at that time. The Activity Coordinator is directly supervised by the home’s HCS.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

As of January, 2025, the new salary range will be $31,235.00 - $46,852.00.

Salary Grade MH02: Recruitment Range $31,200.00 - $46,852.00

Position 60049070 - Summit/Birch - 2nd shift (12:00 pm - 8:30 pm), Monday - Friday and every other weekend


About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte,home of the Carolina Panthers and theCity of Asheville,home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Make a living. Make a difference. Make this home.

Click herehttps://vimeo.com/257210529 to see what our facility is all
about, then click herehttp://discoverburkecounty.com for more
information about the wonderful area we call Home.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.

• Documented experience with the development and/or implementation of goal programs and/or person-centered plans
• To be considered for employment the applicant must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry.
• Employee will be required to successfully complete training through our Staff Development department which includes, but is not limited to CPI, CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting.
• Frequent lifting and bending required.

Management Preferences:

• Documented experience working with individuals with disabilities, computer skills, CPR certification, and knowledge of person centered planning.
• Documented experience with use of computers.
• Supervisory experience in a large residential facility and van driver's license.
• Two years of closely related work experience.
• Experience being Officer of the Day.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For current State employees, please note that as a of June 1, 2022, promotional priority and RIF priority will be based on the new salary/pay grade.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the
status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

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 facility's Vaccination Policy.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with 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 828-438-6552.

**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
(1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be foundhere.