Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Job Classification Title
Health Care Technician II (S)
Position Number
60048937
Grade
MH02
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 this position is to provide direct hands-on supervision for the HCT I's while working directly with residents. The Shift Supervisor provides training through modeling, observation, and feedback. Training is competency based and works with residents across all settings. The HCT II Shift Supervisor will supervise approximately 10 Health Care Technician I positions directly.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $32,444.00 – $48,665.00
A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2026-2027 Budget Approval.
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:
Employee will be required to successfully complete training through our Staff Development department, which includes, but is not limited to CPI, CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting.
Frequent bending and lifting required.
Documented experience in providing daily living activities and carrying out goal programs such as personal care in areas such as bathing, dressing, tooth brushing, feeding, changing attends on adults, communication and behavior modification.
To be considered for employment the applicant must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel registry.
This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
Shift Hours:
1st Shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm)
About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.
Supplemental Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .
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…