Development Specialist

Position: Staff Development Specialist I
## Staff Development Specialist IApplylocations:
Burke County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 17, 2026 (15 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-119073
** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
** Job Classification Title
** Staff Development Specialist I (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC12
* * 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 Staff Development Specialist I is to provide training and staff development for employees at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The Specialist I is responsible for assessing training needs, planning, assisting in developing, coordinating, implementing, documenting, and evaluating training programs. The Specialist I training responsibilities includes instructor-led, in person training, On the job training, training development, and training administration.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Range: $47,703.00 – $83,479.00
*** 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:
** At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or in a behavioral health setting
* * Experience with training theory, principles, and techniques, and the uses of audiovisual aids and other training tools and resources*
* * Ability to assess training needs, development of objectives, recommend training goals, and evaluate student learning*
* * Ability to adapt and communicate information to a wide range of audiences and in various situations*
* * Demonstrated skill in assessing, planning, executing, evaluation, and adapting training to meet organizational needs

* Physical Requirements:

Good physical condition to perform medium work (on occasion) exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Position requires ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, & carry out repetitive motions.
** This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And
* Must* Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
**** Shift

Hours:

1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday, with evening work as needed**##
** 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…