Developmental Technician II - Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina•Lenoir, NC

3d•$32,444 - $48,665•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Technician II supervises and guides direct care staff when the Health Care Supervisor I is absent. The position supports the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals and helps implement their habilitation and training plans. Duties include supporting personal care, daily living skills, socialization, and leisure activities; maintaining safety; assisting in classroom and training settings; providing transportation to appointments and activities; and shopping with or for individuals as needed. The technician also provides emergency care for events such as seizures or accidents, completes specified housekeeping tasks, and maintains accurate records and documentation. The position is located at Harmony Court/102 Parrott, with hours of 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and work every other weekend. The role is designated mandatory and employees must report or remain at work during adverse weather events. Required staff training includes NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, body mechanics, and lifting. The position requires frequent lifting and bending, including regularly lifting at least 50 pounds and being able to stoop, bend, walk, run short distances, and climb stairs without permanent limitations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and applicable licensing boards or agencies.
Must successfully complete required Staff Development training, including NCI, CPR, body mechanics, and lifting.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly, approximately 6–8 times daily.
Ability to stoop, bend, walk, run short distances (50 yards), and climb stairs without permanent limitations.
Must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of approved behavioral intervention programs, medication administration protocols, and the specific needs of the population served.
Ability to clearly document client progress and behaviors and communicate effectively with families and team members.
Ability to build positive relationships with individuals, families, and professional staff while maintaining a professional and even-tempered demeanor.
Ability to independently follow up on services to ensure client needs are met and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide direct care staff in the absence of the Health Care Supervisor I.
Support the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals.
Assist with implementing habilitation and training plans.
Assist individuals with personal care, daily living skills, socialization, and leisure activities.
Maintain the safety of assigned individuals.
Assist in classroom and training settings.
Provide transportation to appointments and activities.
Shop with or for individuals as needed.
Administer emergency care for incidents such as seizures or accidents.
Perform specified housekeeping tasks.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.