Health Care Technician II - Murdoch Developmental Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Job Classification Title Health Care Technician II (S) Position Number 60051808 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 position is located at Alpine Cottage. The position is a Supervisory Health Care Technician II (HCT II) and reports to the Unit Manager. As a lead worker, the HCT II monitors care of people by Health Care Technician I’s (HCT I) providing feedback to staff as needed. The HCT II provides direct care services to people with intellectual disabilities /developmental disabilities; some of whom may have behavior problems and /or medical conditions.

These services are in the form of behavioral programming, habilitative training and activities, and in assisting with health care needs that are necessary. In addition to direct personal care, the position carries out program goals to encourage independent functioning in all aspects of daily living. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment 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 of the 2025-2026 Budget Approval. * Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they 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/Managment Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Work experience in the healthcare field and in basic knowledge/skills of providing direct care which may include but is not limited to training people in activities of daily living and health related duties of limited complexity. To learn behavior support and coaching techniques.

Must be able to work both independently as well as a member of a team. Communicate effectively, report orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions. To exhibit effective leadership skills and to learn behavior support and coaching techniques. This position requires successful completion of the Murdoch Developmental Center "Basic Training Series.", which includes, but is not limited to Program Library Training, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Techniques.

Applicants must also have the ability to pass a physical requirements test. Work Schedule: 2nd shift, 2:30pm - 11:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. *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 Sig