Special Events Coordinator (Health Care Technician I) - Murdoch Dev Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Job Classification Title Health Care Technician I (S) Position Number 60051785 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 Health Care Technician I/Special Events Coordinator, coordinates special activities (Special Olympics, camps, dances, including meals, etc.) for individuals with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities. Other duties include: attending division and recreational meetings, observation and participation in structured and unstructured leisure activities within the division, attend and oversee participation in ASRP activities, participation in community outings on first and second shifts, development of strategies to enhance leisure programming, scheduling trips into the community and arranging transportation for all people living within Alpine Cottage on a monthly basis, completing daily vehicle inspections, assisting in classroom leisure and other areas within the division when needed, and participation in division operational goals when assigned. Organizational skills and computer skills are necessary, as well as good time management skills. Major duties of the HCT I include training in self-care skills and programming activities, daily living and personal care needs, and related health care services that are based on each individual's needs. Participation in Range of Motion programming and Reading/Technology activities. This position is located in Murdoch Developmental Center's Alpine Cottage. Alpine Cottage is looking for someone that is energetic and has great skills with conducting leisure groups with individuals that require assistance with completing tasks. This position reports directly to Alpine's Division Director and also works closely with Therapeutic Recreation. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $35,360.00 - $38,688.00  *A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 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: • Work experience in the healthcare field • Work experience in basic knowledge/skills of providing direct care, which may include but is not limited to training individuals in activities of daily living and health related duties of limited complexity • To learn behavior support and coaching techniques • To communicate effectively with the population served, staff and others • To communicate observations and recommendations effectively in written and verbal form • Creativity and Computer skills-Word, Excel, and Publisher This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. Work Schedule 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with some flexibility in hours based upon individual/division needs and Campus Activities. Employees may be assigned to work within other cottages to meet the needs of the individuals served. *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 prorated 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 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, applicants 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 below:  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 Vaccinat