Health Care Technician I (MH01) --Temporary Solutions (Buncombe)
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This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. NOTE: If you are a current NC State Government employee, you will be considered for a temporary assignment. However, Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located in Black Mountain - buncombe County. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 201 Tabernacle Rd., Black Mountain NC. 28711Employees in this class provide facilitative services and quality care for the welfare, safety and security of individuals in state psychiatric hospitals, adult corrections, juvenile centers, developmental centers, neuro medical treatment centers, or alcohol/drug treatment centers. Employees implement specific goals identified in the individual's comprehensive treatment plan. Employees provide basic medical care and train and assist individuals in activities of daily living; assist in performing complex nursing care; and provide safe and secure environments. Employees may provide individuals training for home living, social communications, leisure, vocations, community living, and functional academics. Employees implement and stay current in the assigned individuals' comprehensive/person-centered treatment plans. Work involves providing ongoing observation, interaction, and feedback to individuals and reporting concerns to the appropriate professional program staff. Work also involves working with the interdisciplinary/treatment team and providing input on each individual's care and condition. Work involves ongoing contact with individuals who may be diagnosed with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and/or developmental conditions that may include unpredictable behaviors, maladaptive, and potentially dangerous behaviors. Work may include providing custodial supervision to inmates. Work may involve other closely related duties including the administration of medications in prison facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of clinical (e.g., nursing) or professional program staff.Recruitment StandardsNOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: See Resume is not acceptable to show work history.* Basic knowledge of a variety of psychiatric, intellectual disabilities, medical and/or other related conditions.* Basic knowledge of teaching strategies and positive behavior support for people with severe cognitive deficits.* Basic knowledge of nurse aide skills.* General knowledge of dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene.* General knowledge of nursing methods and techniques in caring for medical, surgical and mentally ill patients.* Ability to follow the treatment plans and/or clinical orders.* Ability to provide personal care and treatments for patients.* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.* Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, staff and others.* Ability to maintain professional and even tempered demeanor and work relationships.* Ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques.* Ability to communicate observations and recommendations effectively in written and verbal form.* Ability to observe patients and make written and oral reports.High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-###-####.To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring agency directly. If there are any questions about this posting, please contact ...@nc.gov and/or 984-###-####.Temporary SolutionsOffice of State Human Resources1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200Raleigh, NC 27609