Activity Coordinator (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks an Activity Coordinator at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton. This role plans, implements and oversees activities to support residents' daily goals and access to active treatment.

You will be part of the home management team under the Health Care Supervisor, providing input and, when needed, direct supervision of Health Care Technician I. The position emphasizes safety, quality care, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in healthcare.
• Experience with computers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and oversee activities to support residents' goals.
• Provide input to care plans and supervise HCT I when needed.

Skills

Developmental disability care

Computers

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician II (S)

Position Number

60049212

Grade

MH02

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 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 the 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.

Salary Range

$32,444.00 - $48,665.00

A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval .

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:

• Documented experience working with individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in health care of related area.
• Documented experience with use of computers.

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

Shift Hours

(12:00pm-8:30pm)

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 the City 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.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

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.

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.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.