Developmental Technician II - Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina•Lenoir, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Developmental Technician II supports individuals with developmental disabilities at Caswell Developmental Center, helping ensure their physical and emotional well-being. The position implements individuals’ habilitation and training plans and assists with personal care, home living, socialization, leisure, safety, and the development of daily living and other skills. Work also includes supporting classroom and other training activities; transporting individuals to activities, classes, and appointments; shopping with and for individuals; assisting with emergency treatment for seizures and accidents; completing assigned housekeeping; and maintaining records and documentation. This is a mandatory position. The employee must report to work or remain at work during adverse weather events. The position is located at Sunset Village/103 Kendall, with work hours of 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Wednesday through Thursday. The role requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly, as well as stoop, bend, walk, run short distances, and climb stairs without limitations of a permanent nature. Continued employment may require listing as a Nurse Aide I in North Carolina and, as applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II or North Carolina EMT certification. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks. Tobacco and vapor products are prohibited on campus, and employees must follow the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis (6–8 times daily), stoop, bend, walk, run short distances (50 yards), and climb stairs without limitations of a permanent nature.
As required for continued employment, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
As applicable for continued employment, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
As applicable for continued employment, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Must report to work or stay over during adverse weather events.
Must adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of approved behavioral intervention programs.
Working knowledge of the needs of the population served, appropriate protocols for medication administration when required, and clear and concise documentation of client progress and behaviors.
Ability to communicate clearly with family members and team members and relate positively to individuals to ensure their needs are met.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a professional and even-tempered demeanor in work relationships.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals.
Implement clients’ habilitation and training plans.
Assist with personal care, home living, socialization, leisure, and safety.
Assist in teaching daily living and other skills.
Assist in classroom and other training areas.
Transport individuals to activities, classes, and appointments.
Shop with and for individuals.
Assist in providing emergency treatment for seizures, accidents, and other events.
Complete housekeeping chores as specified.
Maintain records and documentation.

Benefits

A sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to successful applicants, contingent on 2025–2026 Budget Approval and final eligibility determination. Eligible newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employees must work 30 to 40 hours per week; bonuses are prorated for eligible employees working fewer than 40 hours.

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