Community Employment Program Specialist - Central Regional Hospital

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Health & Human Services is seeking a Community Employment Program Specialist to support patients at Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC. The role focuses on psychosocial treatment facilitation and building community living and vocational skills under supervised settings.

The position requires assessments of living skills, development of job-placement plans, and on-site training for clients. A CDL may be required later, with hospital orientations and trainings included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or business field or equivalent.
• Two years of related work experience with equivalent combos.
• GED with four years related experience.
• Willingness to obtain CDL upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial treatment facilitation to assist patients in developing living and vocational skills.
• Assess patients' living skills.
• Complete job readiness evaluations.
• Develop client job-placement plans.
• Learn the job skills, duties, and expectations of employers.
• Train clients and provide on-site supervision.

Skills

Psychiatric illness knowledge

Group instruction

Initial patient assessment

Patient rapport

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or business field

Associate’s degree + 2 years related experience

GED + 4 years related experience

Job description

Job Details

Title: Community Employment Program Specialist (S)

Position Number: 60048068

Grade: NC06

Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital

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

• Provide psychosocial treatment facilitation to assist patients in development of community living and vocational skills.
• Focus on assessing patients living skills.
• Completing job readiness evaluations.
• Developing a client job-placement plan.
• Learning the job skills, duties, and expectations of employers.
• Breaking the job down into manageable components.
• Training the client to perform the job duties.
• Providing on-site supervision and support for the client.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Knowledge of characteristics of psychiatric illness.
• Ability to instruct in a group/classroom setting.
• Ability to complete an initial patient work assessment as well as ongoing assessments when needed.
• Ability to relate to patients in a supportive and therapeutic manner.

Conditional Requirements

• Must be willing to obtain CDL to meet programming needs upon hire.
• Applicant must successfully complete all required initial one-time trainings, Trauma Informed Care training, and hospital/clinical orientations.
• Successful annual completion of hospital training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training, discipline specific trainings, and required departmental training.
• Successful completion of CPR certification every two years as well as any just-in-time training related to changes in hospital/departmental policies and/or corrective actions.
• ADA physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process.

Employment

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits program. The normal work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m-4:00 p.m. with flexibility and occasional weekend hours to meet the needs of the program. This position is deemed Mandatory during adverse weather conditions.

Location

Central Regional Hospital (CRH) is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Salary

Salary Range: $35,596.00 - $62,294.00

Benefits and Compensation

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
• Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.

Company 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 kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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 business field such as human resources, marketing, business administration, business management, healthcare management, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate’s degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.