Community Employment Program Specialist

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Job Classification Title Community Employment Program Specialist (S) Position Number 60050988 Grade NC06 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The primary purpose of the Community Employment Specialist (Vocational Evaluator) position is to conduct established work studies for all individuals seeking potential employment or individuals that already have meaningful employment at MDC according to Federal Wage and Hour Regulations & Departmental protocol. Work studies are conducted every 6 months after individuals are employed to be paid fair and or competitive wages. This position is located within the Campus Worker Program is to provide instructional training and supervision to individuals with developmental, behavior, and/or physical disabilities on a mobile work crew at a variety of community job sites. ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $34,270.00 - $59,973.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Experience using behavior management techniques, task analysis techniques, and teaching strategies for individuals with I/DD and oversight to individuals with I/DD to include completion of classroom/work tasks. Knowledge of the effects of physical effects of physical and mental disabilities on employment options Knowledge of Federal Wage and Hour Laws Knowledge of Competitive Integrated Employment The applicant will be required to successfully complete the Murdoch Developmental Center “Basic Training Series”; which includes, but is not limited to program library training, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques (NVCI), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting.  Applicants must have the ability to pass a physical requirements test. Work Schedule 8:00am - 4:30pm About Murdoch Developmental Center:   Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area.  Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).  Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, you must be in good standing with the  North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry . To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video:   https://vimeo.com/268881255   Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  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. 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. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 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.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .   Veteran’s and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) t