Developmental Technician II - Caswell Developmental Center

Health & Human Services; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center in North Carolina is seeking a Health Care Technician II (S) to provide direct support for individuals with developmental disabilities. The position is based at West End Villas, 103 Byrum, with a 2:15 PM - 10:45 PM shift and weekend rotation.

You will supervise staff, assist with personal care, transport individuals to activities and appointments, and maintain documentation to support each person’s habilitation plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of related work experience.
• Nurse Aide I/II certification may be required.
• Caswell Center inservice training requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, support, and assignments to staff to meet shift needs.
• Ensure physical and emotional well-being and participation in habilitation plans.
• Assist with personal care, domestic skills, leisure-social skills, and supervision.
• Transport individuals to activities, appointments, and community integration.
• Maintain records and documentation as required.

Skills

Desire to work with persons with DD

Health care techniques

Observation & reporting

Math computations

Stamina & lifting

Supervising staff

Timekeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year related work experience

Nurse Aide I/II certification (as applicable)

Special training per Caswell Center inservice

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Caswell Developmental Center Job Classification Title Health Care Technician II (S) Position Number 60053367 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

Provide direction, support, and assistance to staff during the shift through assignments to ensure shift operations meet individual’s needs.

Responsibilities

Assuring the physical and emotional well-being of individuals and active participation in the implementation and maintenance of priority training objectives, services, and supports comprising each individual’s habilitation plan.

Duties

Training and support with personal care, domestic skills, leisure-social skills, self-management, ensuring the supervision and safety of individuals, assistance in program and/or training areas, transportation of individuals to scheduled activities, classes, medical and dental appointments, shopping with and for individuals, community integration, assistance in providing emergency treatment for seizures or accidents, housekeeping chores as necessary, and record keeping and documentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Desire to work with persons with developmental disabilities, basic knowledge of health care techniques and safety, ability to make observations and make written and oral reports, ability to do simple math computations and follow oral and written instructions. Good general health including the ability to physically lift individuals as necessary. Ability to supervise staff and make assignments necessary for shift operations and meeting individual’s needs. Ability to perform related timekeeping functions. Management Preferences: Successful completion of Caswell Center's inservice training requirements, two years of experience as DT I or three years of experience with people who have developmental disabilities.

Salary

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. This is an anticipated vacancy.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the 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) The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency. DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis (6-9 times daily) and be able to stoop, bend, walk, run short distances (50 yards) and climb stairs without limitations of a permanent nature to provide adequate supervision of the assigned population in the home. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Work Location

West End Villas/103 Byrum

Work Hours

2:15 PM - 10:45 PM, including every other weekend with days off as defined by a 40 hour work schedule. Scheduled working hours may vary.

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. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application, to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm prior to 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. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Condition for Continued Employment As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

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.

State Application Resources / Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.

Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.