Educational/develop Asst - Murdoch Developmental Center

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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 Educational Developmental Assistant is located in Pineview Cottage, Unit 3 which is a female unit. The EDA provides skill training along with the associated documentation requirements in a variety of areas, such as hygiene, grooming, toileting, bathing, dressing, dining, communication, money management, safety awareness, vocational and leisure. The EDA provides direct care services within the building integrating skill development and enhancement within the individual's living and working environment. The EDA also serves as an integral participant in the team process. This position serves in a building of 36 intellectually disabled adults, many of whom have complex behavioral issues. A scheduled day includes classroom time that is specifically designed to meet each individual's programmatic needs as outlined in his/her Person Centered Plan. This role is responsible for adhering to each person's plan and prescriptive guidelines to staff, health care considerations, formal and informal behavioral plans, supervision guidelines, etc. This position works with multiple individuals in and outside of the classroom to ensure individual's overall well-being, health and safety. ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $35,360.00 - $46,991.00 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: Work experience in the healthcare field Work experience in basic knowledge/skills of providing direct care which may include but is not limited to training Individuals in activities of daily living. The applicant will be required to successfully complete the Murdoch Developmental Center "Basic Training Series"; which includes, but is not limited to program library training, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques (NVCI), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting. Applicants must have the ability to pass a physical requirements test. Work Schedule 6:30am - 3:00pm About Murdoch Developmental Center: Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, you must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry . To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video: https://vimeo.com/268881255 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. 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. 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 answe

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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Job Classification Title Educational Developmental Assistant (S) Position Number 60051111 Grade NC01

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