Health Care Technician III – Mentor Position Available In Wayne, North Carolina

Health Care Technician III

• Mentor
  
  Salary
  $32,797.00
• $49,195.

00 Annually
Location Wayne County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06217
Department
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Cherry Hospital
Opening Date
05/21/2025
Closing Date
5/28/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Health Care Tech III
Position Number
60045975
Salary Grade
MH03
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
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Description of Work
This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Cherry Hospital
A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery
The primary purpose of the position is to assist in planning and implementing specific training programs, orientation of new and existing staff and certification of employees in CPI and CPR as indicated. The position serves as a role model for other HCT’s and is vital in providing staff on all three shifts with information and skills needed to perform assigned duties. The role is accomplished under the supervision of the Nursing Education Director/designee.

He / She

assists the Nurse Supervisors concerning HCT performance and training needs. This position requires working with psychiatric patients including those presenting aggressive behavior.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. DHHS manages the delivery of health

• and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens
• children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.

Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour’s drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.
Mission Statement
To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with
the greatest need and the least resources.
Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital. In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Knowledge of fundamental education and training approaches for Adult Learners.
• Knowledge of Certified Nursing Assistant regulatory standards, and personnel policies.
• Ability to work within general policies and procedures.
• Be able to interact with patient involving behavioral, physical, and medical interventions. (within scope)
• Ability to communicate educational and training needs of assigned staff.
• Perform as an instructor of CPI with advanced physical skills, and CPR (when required).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of closely related work experience. or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 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 either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-947-7478
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdhhs.gov/
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