Developmental Technician II - Caswell Developmental Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center is hiring a Health Care Technician II (S) to ensure the well‑being of assigned individuals and to implement habilitation plans. The role involves personal care, daily living training, transportation to activities, and documentation.

A conditional $2,500 sign‑on bonus may be offered depending on budget and eligibility. Based at West End Villas, the position supports individuals with developmental needs and requires teamwork, reliability, and a valid NC driver’s

Qualifications

• Knowledge of approved behavioral intervention programs.
• Working knowledge of needs of the population served, medications when required, and documenting client progress and behaviors.
• Ability to communicate clearly to family and team, and relate positively to individuals to meet needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a professional demeanor.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals.
• Implement clients’ habilitation and training plans.
• Assist with personal care, home living, socialization, leisure and safety of individuals.
• Assist in teaching daily living and other skills.
• Transportation of individuals to activities, classes and appointments.
• Shopping with and for individuals.
• Record keeping and documentation.
• Housekeeping chores as specified.

Skills

Behavioral intervention programs

Clear notes and documentation

Family and team communication

Independence and teamwork

North Carolina driver’s license

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician II (S)

Position Number

60053703

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

Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals. Implementation of clients' habilitation and training plans. Assist with personal care, home living, socialization, leisure and safety of individuals. Assist in teaching daily living and other skills. Assist in classroom and other training areas. Transportation of individuals to activities, classes and appointments. Shopping with and for individuals. Assist in providing emergency treatment for seizures, accidents, etc. Housekeeping chores as specified. Record keeping and documentation.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $32,444.00 - $48,665.00

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 approved behavioral intervention programs.
• Working knowledge of the needs of the population served, appropriate protocols for medication administration when required and document clear and concise notes of client progress and behaviors.
• Ability to communicate information clearly to family members and team members and relate positively to individuals to assure needs are being met.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and maintain professional and even-tempered demeanor in work relationships.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.

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.

Work Hours

2:15 PM - 10:45 PM, Wednesday - Tuesday

Work Location

West End Villas/104 Byrum

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. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here .

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.

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