State of North Carolina
Health Care Technician I - Floater
State of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, United States
Salary: $31,200.00 - $44,621.00 Annually
Location : Burke County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00032 RDC
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Opening Date: 01/02/2025
Job Class Title: Health Care Technician I
Position Number: 60049176
Section: DHHS/JIRDC
Salary Grade: MH01
Description of Work
Start your career in direct care with J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center! No experience? No problem! Our Health Care Technician I positions are entry level with the starting salary of $33,592.00/annually.
Join our team today and begin making a difference!
***SIGN-ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***
A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, some of whom have behavior problems and/or medical conditions. Services are in the form of training, activities, & assisting with basic care. In addition to direct care, the position carries out goaled programs to encourage independent functioning in all aspects of daily living.
To be considered for employment the applicant must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry. Employee will be required to successfully complete training through our Staff Development department which includes, but is not limited to NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting. The HCT I position requires frequent lifting and bending.
This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is now offering application assistance and same day interviews!
Please stop by our Administration Building every Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm for assistance. For directions, please call 828-608-6000.
Salary Grade MH01: Recruitment Range $31,200.00 - $44,621.00
60049176Summit/Floater - 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), EVERY Sunday - Thursday 60049022CWE/Floater- 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), Monday - Friday and occasional weekends
About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.
Make a living. Make a difference. Make this home.
Click here https://vimeo.com/257210529 to see what our facility is all
about, then click here http://discoverburkecounty.com for more
information about the wonderful area we call Home.
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 applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See for details.
High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the
status of your application over the phone. To check the 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.
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.
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 questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-438-6552.
**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
(1) the employee has held a position in 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);
(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
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.
01
If selected for this position, external applicants are required to complete 4 weeks of training in our Training Unit - most days are 8:00 - 5:00 pm. Would you be able to complete this training schedule?
02
Do you have a high school diploma / GED? (This information is required to be reflected on your application so please check the application again before submitting.)
03
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.)
04
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.)
05
Do you have experience implementing programs with residents to increase independent functioning in all aspects of daily living such as personal care, feeding, dental hygiene, and dressing? (If you check Yes, this experience MUST be documented, in detail, in the Work Experience section of your application in order to qualify.)
06
What employment experience do you have working with people with Intellectual Disabilities such as in Day Programs, large residential facilities, and schools? (If you check Yes, this experience MUST be documented, in detail, in the Work Experience section of your application in order to qualify.)
07
Are you available to work every other weekend?
08
Are you available to work every Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed?
09
Are you available to work every Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat?
10
Are you available to work 1st shift - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm?
11
The 1st shift 10 hour schedule works 6am - 5pm, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, or 7 am - 6pm. Are you available to work these schedules?
12
Are you available to work 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm)?
13
Are you available to work 3rd shift (11:15 pm - 7:15 am)?
14
DHHS 20:Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
15
DHHS 20: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.)
Required Question
Location : Burke County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00032 RDC
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Opening Date: 01/02/2025
Job Class Title: Health Care Technician I
Position Number: 60049176
Section: DHHS/JIRDC
Salary Grade: MH01
Description of Work
Start your career in direct care with J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center! No experience? No problem! Our Health Care Technician I positions are entry level with the starting salary of $33,592.00/annually.
Join our team today and begin making a difference!
***SIGN-ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***
A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, some of whom have behavior problems and/or medical conditions. Services are in the form of training, activities, & assisting with basic care. In addition to direct care, the position carries out goaled programs to encourage independent functioning in all aspects of daily living.
To be considered for employment the applicant must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry. Employee will be required to successfully complete training through our Staff Development department which includes, but is not limited to NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting. The HCT I position requires frequent lifting and bending.
This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is now offering application assistance and same day interviews!
Please stop by our Administration Building every Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm for assistance. For directions, please call 828-608-6000.
Salary Grade MH01: Recruitment Range $31,200.00 - $44,621.00
60049176Summit/Floater - 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), EVERY Sunday - Thursday 60049022CWE/Floater- 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), Monday - Friday and occasional weekends
About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.
Make a living. Make a difference. Make this home.
Click here https://vimeo.com/257210529 to see what our facility is all
about, then click here http://discoverburkecounty.com for more
information about the wonderful area we call Home.
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 applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and/or in writing and/or to follow instruction
- Demonstrated ability to learn techniques for carrying out program goals
- Ability to work with individuals who have multiple disabilities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See for details.
High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the
status of your application over the phone. To check the 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.
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.
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 questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-438-6552.
**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
(1) the employee has held a position in 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);
(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
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.
01
If selected for this position, external applicants are required to complete 4 weeks of training in our Training Unit - most days are 8:00 - 5:00 pm. Would you be able to complete this training schedule?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a high school diploma / GED? (This information is required to be reflected on your application so please check the application again before submitting.)
- Yes
- No
03
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
04
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
05
Do you have experience implementing programs with residents to increase independent functioning in all aspects of daily living such as personal care, feeding, dental hygiene, and dressing? (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
06
What employment experience do you have working with people with Intellectual Disabilities such as in Day Programs, large residential facilities, and schools? (If you check Yes, this experience MUST be documented, in detail, in the Work Experience section of your application in order to qualify.)
- 0 - NONE
- 1 - 3 years
- 4 - 5 years
- more than 5 years
07
Are you available to work every other weekend?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you available to work every Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you available to work every Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you available to work 1st shift - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm?
- Yes
- No
11
The 1st shift 10 hour schedule works 6am - 5pm, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, or 7 am - 6pm. Are you available to work these schedules?
- Yes
- No
12
Are you available to work 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm)?
- Yes
- No
13
Are you available to work 3rd shift (11:15 pm - 7:15 am)?
- Yes
- No
14
DHHS 20:Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
- Company or OSHR Website
- Employee Referral
- Conference / Career Fair
- Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
- Indeed
- NC Nursing Board email
- Other General Job Boards
- Other Search Engines
- Other Social Media
- Internet Advertisement
- TV / Radio
15
DHHS 20: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.)
Required Question