Health Care Technician I/Unit Clerk - JFK ADATC

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Julian F Keith Alcohol , Drug Trt Ctr

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician I (S)

Position Number

60036304

Grade

MH01

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 responsibility of the Health Care Technician 1 (HCT 1) is to provide support to the clients in working toward the goals and objectives of their treatment plans and to manage the milieu on each unit. This will be provided through his or her assistance to clients and the treatment team in the areas of fostering a therapeutic environment on the unit, helping clients in activities of daily living skills, helping the treatment team to monitor any medical, emotional, behavioral or social problems, and supporting the clients in their efforts to overcome these problems. It is the responsibility of the HCT 1 to accompany and/or transport patient’s in need of medical services outside the facility. The HCT 1 manages the milieu of the unit by close observation and interaction with all patients.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31,200 to $46,348

• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively with clients and staff, to complete procedures, and accurately complete documentation.
• Frequent walking, standing, and lifting are required.
• Machines, Tools, Instruments, Equipment and Materials used: Copy machine, Telephone, fax machine, PA system, wheelchairs, blood pressure cuff, VCR, Tympanic Thermometer, Pulse oximetry, Breathalyzer, Doppler, Fire Detector alert/panel, UDS machine if trained; EHR software
• Visual Attention, Mental Concentration, and Manipulative Skills: Visual attention and manipulative skills required for blood pressure and breathalyzer. Mental Concentration required in interaction with and observation of clients and in documentation.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

This position will work 8-hour days, (8:00am-4:30pm).

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. (This only applies to certain classifications, please contact HR if you are uncertain if it applies to the position being posted.)

***SIGN-ON BONUSES 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.

*ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

To qualify for the Sign-On Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a pro-rated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a Sign-On Bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the 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).
• The employee has previously received a Sign-On Bonus from any State agency.
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-On Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

Additional information regarding the Sign-On Policy can be found here.

ABOUT THE FACILITY:
JFK ADATC is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 western most counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions 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 are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is 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 night before 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. As of 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) to their application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA ACCOMMODATION

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with
reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Physical requirements will be discussed during the interview including, but not limited to, lifting, kneeling, walking up and down stairs, and ability to lift 50 pounds.

COMMUNICATION

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 the Human Resources Department at JFK ADATC at (828) 257-6200.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Condition for Continued Employment 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Qandeel Murshin Chandler

Email:

[email protected]