Health Care Technician II - Peer Mentor - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
** Job Classification Title
** Health Care Technician II (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * MH02

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 Peer Mentor / HCT-II is responsible for conducting the unit orientation, on-the-job precepting, providing on-on-one support, and the completion of unit-based non-nursing procedure checklists for new HCT’s. As a function of precepting new staff, the Peer Mentor/ HCT-II is responsible for providing direct observations resulting in the identification of needed remedial development and support as the new employee learns his/her job skills and successfully adjusts to the OBNMTC work culture.

The Peer Mentor / HCT-II will be responsible for assisting the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor in meeting staff ratios, filling resource needs, and preventing staff shortages as defined by Nursing policy when not actively mentoring new staff, may be required to flex shifts to meet the need of the facility and mentor new staff, rotate to other buildings, and provide direct resident care.  

This position is considered mandatory, which means that employees are required to report to work during adverse weather and emergency conditions.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Grade: $32,444 - $48,665
**** Recruitment Range: $39,312 - $43,302
**** A Sign-on Bonus of $2,500  may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 202-2026 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:
** Ability to train and mentor adults in group and one-on-one settings.
* Demonstrated skills in working directly with individuals with the population served, Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric illness, on-going healthcare needs, dementia, issues of aging, or other health related fields.
* Ability to effectively convey information to family members, individuals, and treatment team, under general supervision, in verbal and written forms.
* Ability to document clear and concise notes of client progress and behaviors.
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
** Management Preference:
** Experience providing direct care and person-centered support to residents with complex physical, intellectual, medical and behavioral needs.##
** This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And
* Must* Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
**** We are currently recruiting for one Peer Mentor position. The assigned shift is 3:00pm-11:30pm (C-Shift).**## ##
** 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 .## ##
** About the O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center:**.## ##
** 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: .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.
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