Developmental Technician II - Caswell Developmental Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Caswell Developmental Center Job Classification Title Health Care Technician II (S) Position Number 60053742 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 This division provides 24-hour care, treatment, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, with the goal of promoting growth, independence, productivity, and dignity. Services are delivered according to each individual's habilitation or program plan and focus on supporting their physical, emotional, and developmental needs. Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant. Key responsibilities include assisting individuals with personal care, daily living and domestic skills, socialization, leisure activities, community integration, transportation to appointments and activities, shopping, and ensuring safety and supervision. Staff also support rehabilitation and training programs, provide emergency assistance during incidents such as seizures or accidents, perform housekeeping tasks, and maintain accurate records and documentation. Additional duties include assisting with mobility, transfers, positioning, and proper body alignment.The Developmental Technician II (DTII) also provides leadership during assigned shifts by directing, supporting, and assigning work to direct care staff to ensure individuals' needs are met. In the absence of the Health Care Supervisor I (DSI), the DTII assumes responsibility for supervising and guiding direct care staff. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences 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: Ensure prescribed levels of supervision are met for assigned individuals. Provide training/assistance to individuals regarding leisure/social activities, self-management, supporting preferences and choice making to promote social, leisure, community integration skills, and work, and provide training/assistance to individuals such as dressing, bathing, face washing, hand washing, toothbrushing, toileting, hair care, nail care, shaving, menses care, medication administration, and dining and meal preparation. Provide orientation and training for staff regarding their duties, policies and procedures. Make daily assignments of staff to meet individual’s needs and programming schedules in the absence of the DS I. Complete required documentation to ensure compliance with standards, policies and procedures Work Location: Residential/Delta Work Hours: 7 AM - 7 PM/(Wednesday - Tuesday, rotating shifts, and every other weekend the work schedule and hours of this position7pm-7am, including weekends and holiday coverage and may vary based on the needs to provide unit coverage. You will be required to work a variety of schedules, weekend, holidays, and extended shift hours to ensure both coverage and  emergency situations are satisfied in order to provide optimal care for the individuals that reside at Caswell Developmental Center).  **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.  Please click on the following link— https://vimeo.com/185000006 —to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center. 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