Staff Development Specialist I – O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

State of North Carolina • Wayne County, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Development Specialist I primarily facilitates and administers educational programs at O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center. This critical role assesses departmental learning needs, plans targeted curriculum, and conducts instructor-led training to ensure compliance with healthcare standards. This position operates under the umbrella of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to support both direct care and operational staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in a progressive training or teaching role or one year of experience in a human service, counseling, or training program in the subject matter specified; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current certification to teach CPR through the American Heart Association, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in assessing training needs, developing objectives, recommending training goals, and evaluating educational outcomes in adult learning environments.
• Considerable knowledge of capabilities and uses of audiovisual aids and other training tools and resources (i.e. Canva, graphic design software, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated skill in developing lesson plans, course outlines electronically and creating presentations to adult audiences.
• Demonstrated skill in assessing, planning, executing, evaluating, and adapting training to meet organizational needs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment: Identify organizational knowledge gaps and determining the required training objectives.
• Curriculum Development: Assist in the design of training materials, manuals, and instructional procedures.
• Instruction: Deliver in person, on-the-job, and specialized training.
• Administration: Manage administrative duties within the Learning Management System (LMS), including documenting training, maintaining records, and evaluating progress to ensure full state compliance.

Benefits

• Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
• Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.
• 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.
• To be considered for employment, employees 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level