Preceptor - Caswell Developmental Center

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician Lead (S)

Position Number

60052558

Grade

MH03

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 Preceptor is a member of the Staff Development Department and is assigned a Residential Division staff caseload. The Preceptor assists with New Employee Orientation and maintaining documentation on their Division's new staff for their first year of employment. The Preceptor is expected to become a Certified CPR Instructor and also conducts Golf Cart, Van and Minibus training. This position serves as a campus Epic/eMerge Certified Credential Trainer, which is responsible for training Health Care Technician on the use of EHR/Electronic Health Record. Additional duties also include maintaining employee training records, attending meetings, in-servicing staff on policies during New Employee Orientation, and maintaining good working relationships with assigned Division Staff including Management Teams.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is an anticipated vacancy.

Salary Range: $34,066.00 - $51,099.00

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:

• Knowledge of working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Mental Illness.

• Experience working in Epic or other Electronic Health Record.

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.

• Demonstrated ability to follow lesson plans and PowerPoint.

• Proficient using a computer/laptop.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis.  Ability to be able to stoop, bend, walk, run short distances and climb stairs.  Ability to pass CPI training requirements.

Work Hours: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, however, hours may be flexible depending on training needs. Occasional work hours on second and third shift are required to complete new employee observations, check-ins, and to facilitate other trainings as assigned.

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 and two years of closely related work experience;

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 required by the Department of Public Safety, must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Counsel. 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:

Lynn Cullipher

Email:

[email protected]