Health Care Technician - COVID-19 Response Team



Health Care Technician - COVID-19 Response Team

Salary

$28,041.00 - $42,061.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, NC

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

DHHS-COVID19-HCT

Department

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date

04/16/2020

Closing Date

1/13/2023 1:23 PM Eastern

Position Number

0001

Section

DSOHF

Salary Grade

GN04

Recruitment Range

$31,200 - $40,450

Description of Work



In response to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we at the State of North Carolina and DHHS are seeking healthcare professionals who are passionate about upholding the safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

If you are not already committed to a COVID-19 healthcare team, we need you now! We have positions starting IMMEDIATELY! If you have friends or family who may be interested please also send them this posting!

Health Care Technicians provide basic medical care and train and assist individuals in activities of daily living; assist in performing complex nursing care; and provide safe and secure environments. Work is typically performed as part of an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. We need Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) most of all, but we need non-CNAs as well, so if you are not yet certified, go ahead and apply!

If you are looking for a challenging career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider a Health Care Technician opportunity at one of our facilities listed below. We have locations across the state! We have needs across all shifts, and flexibility in scheduling is required. This is a temporary role, but it could become permanent over time! We need people to start right away! Are you ready for the challenge? Apply today!

About the Division:
The Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities oversees and manages 14 state operated healthcare facilities that treat adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and neuro-medical needs.

Our Facilities

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Centers
Julian F. Keith– Black Mountain, NC
R. J. Blackley – Butner, NC
Walter B. Jones – Greenville, NC

Developmental Centers
J. Iverson Riddle – Morganton, NC
Murdoch – Butner, NC
Caswell – Kinston, NC

Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers
Black Mountain – Black Mountain, NC
O'Berry – Goldsboro, NC
Longleaf – Wilson, NC

Psychiatric Hospitals
Broughton – Morganton, NC
Central Regional – Butner, NC
Cherry Hospital – Goldsboro, NC

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.  Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

  • Basic knowledge of a variety of psychiatric, intellectual disabilities, medical and/or other related conditions
  • Basic knowledge of teaching strategies and positive behavior support for people with severe cognitive deficits
  • Basic knowledge of nurse care techniques
  • General knowledge of dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene
  • General knowledge of nursing methods and techniques in caring for medical, surgical and mentally ill patients

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school
or
General Educational Development diploma
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

Supplemental and Contact Information


The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal records 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.  To check to status of your application, please log in to your account.  You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.  Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application.  If there are any other questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR.



For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few.  Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees.  Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.


For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

 

01
Are you listed as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation? If yes, please list this certification on your application under the license and certification section.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have CNA certification? (If you check Yes, this MUST be documented, in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application in order to qualify.)
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please choose from the following options. How many years of experience do you have working as a nursing assistant in a psychiatric facility? This experience must also be listed on your application.
  • No experience
  • Less than one year
  • 1 - 3 years
  • More than three years but less than five years
  • 5+ years
04
Do have nursing experience in psychiatric and/or medical detoxification for substance use and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses? This experience must also be listed on your application.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Which of the following best describes your experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities such as in Day Programs, large residential facilities, and schools? This experience must also be listed on your application.
  • No experience
  • Less than one year
  • 1 - 3 years
  • More than three years but less than five years
  • 5+ years
06
We have facilities across the state. Of these cities, which would be your preference?
  • Black Mountain
  • Morganton
  • Butner
  • Goldsboro
  • Wilson
  • Greenville
  • Kinston
  • Black Mountain & Morganton
  • Goldsboro & Wilson
  • Greenville & Wilson
  • Goldsboro & Kinston
  • Greenville & Kinston
  • All East cities (Goldsboro, Greenville, Kinston, Wilson)
07
Do you have experience working with individuals with autism? This experience must also be listed on your application.
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have experience working with individuals who require someone with knowledge and training in behavioral management such as NCI, CPI certification? If you check Yes, this experience MUST be documented, in detail, in the Work Experience section of your application in order to qualify.)
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
10
We have four types of facilities. In which types are you interested?
  • Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Centers
  • Developmental Centers
  • Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers
  • Psychiatric Hospitals
11
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
  • Company or OSHR Website
  • Employee Referral
  • Conference / Career Fair
  • Email campaign
  • Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • NC Nursing Board email
  • Google
  • Other General Job Boards
  • Other Search Engines
  • Other Social Media
  • Internet Advertisement
  • TV / Radio
12
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2018, Facebook, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)
13
[COVID-19 Posting]: We have facilities across the state. Of these locations, which would be your preference?
  • ADATC - Julian F. Keith - Black Mountain
  • ADATC - R. J. Blackley - Butner
  • ADATC - Walter B. Jones - Greenville
  • DC - J. Iverson Riddle - Morganton
  • DC - Murdoch - Butner
  • DC - Caswell - Kinston
  • NMTC - Black Mountain - Black Mountain
  • NMTC - O'Berry - Goldsboro
  • NMTC - Longleaf - Wilson
  • Psych - Broughton - Morganton
  • Psych - Central Regional - Butner
  • Psych - Cherry - Goldsboro

Required Question

Agency
State of North Carolina
Address
NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting

An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government