Life Enrichment Specialist (Health Care Tech II) Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

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Life Enrichment Specialist (Health Care Tech II) 
Salary $31,235.00

• $46,852.

00 Annually Location Buncombe County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07537 BMNTC 60049986 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Black Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment Center Opening Date 06/19/2025 Closing Date 6/26/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Health Care Technician II Position Number 60049986 Salary Grade

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Description of Work

• SIGN-ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED

• A Sign-On Bonus of $2,500.00 for the successful applicant of this posting.
• See “Eligibility for Sign-On Bonus” below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.
• Black Mountain Neuro Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is accepting applications for a full-time Life Enrichment Specialist (Health Care Technician II) to assist with involving our residents in meaningful and enjoyable activities.

This position is part of the Life Enrichment Department which functions as a part of the interdisciplinary team process to provide quality of life opportunities for residents. Through services provided by the Life Enrichment team, we strive to meet the emotional, social, behavioral, cognitive, physical and aesthetic needs of our residents. The Life Enrichment Specialist position does not require certification as a Nurse Aide

I. IMPORTANT NOTE

Please keep this in mind when completing your application. When we screen applications to determine whether the applicant is qualified for the position, we use the “Knowledge, Skills & Abilities” and the “Minimum Education & Experience Requirements.” Please address each of these requirements, in as much detail as possible, within the body of your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if it lacks sufficient information for us to complete our screening and salary determination processes.

Usual Work Schedule:

8:30 A

• 5:00 P
  Monday
• Friday
  Rotating evening and weekend work is expected.

Flexibility is required for training/education purposes and to meet the needs of the facility. This position is designated MANDATORY and MUST report or stay over during adverse weather events and/or other emergencies. The Life Enrichment Specialist participates in various aspects of resident enrichment including, but not limited to, the following: providing residents with enjoyable and meaningful activities according to their life enrichment profiles, personal preferences, and individual needs and abilities
interacting with residents in a manner that shows dignity and respect and ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents as they participate in activities by adhering to facility policies and procedures following the care plan recommendations, and utilizing techniques in resident’s individual behavior plan
collaborating with other disciplines including Recreational Therapy, Creative & Expressive Arts, Chaplain, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, etc.
providing snacks and/or drinks during activities but only according to physician’s orders and resident’s individual plan of care
ensuring activity areas, supplies, and life enrichment storage spaces are clean, neat, organized, and safe
providing feedback and input to help evaluate initiatives, leisure activities, events, or special projects
completing accurate, timely documentation in an electronic format that reflects the services provided to meet regulation from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability. The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff. For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers | NCDHHS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The successful candidate will return to the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following: Demonstrated experience documenting resident’s activities and responses to activities
Ability to communicate information clearly and relate positively to residents, families/responsible parties, staff, and others
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to maintain professional and even-tempered demeanor in all BMNTC relationships

Management Preference:

Ability to perform basic computer skills using the Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job. KSA Terms Basic Knowledge

• implies familiarity with the basic principles and terminology of a field to work effectively in a limited range of work situations. Intermediate Knowledge
• implies sufficient knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work effectively within a normal range of standard work situations with only general supervision. Thorough Knowledge
• The advanced comprehensive knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work independently without direct supervision and to assume responsibility for the solution of unusual as well as commonplace work problems, advise on technical questions, and plan methods for difficult work situations.

This degree of knowledge means that the work calls for a complete mastery and understanding of the occupational field. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements The successful candidate will return to both the Education section of the application AND the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following: High School or General Educational Development Diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Condition(s) for

Continued Employment:

As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details. For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job. Supplemental and Contact Information

NORTH CAROLINA STATE GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.