Work Program Assistant
Job Details
This listing closes on 11/6/2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Salary
$28,742.00 - $43,112.00 Annually
Location
Wayne County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
24-13514
Department
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Cherry Hospital
Opening Date
10/31/2024
Closing Date
11/6/2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Job Class Title
Health Care Technician I
Position Number
65021055
Section
Rehabilitation Services
Work Location
Wayne County
Salary Grade
MH01
Recruitment Range
$31,200 -$43,112
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description of Work
***SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***
A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.
This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay
over during adverse weather events.
Cherry Hospital A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery
This position is assigned to the hospital's canteen or grill and its primary purpose is to train, instruct, demonstrate and provide assistance to patient workers in this setting. Provides guidance and support to patient workers in order to improve work skills and general work knowledge required to maintain employment in the community. Duties include completing and/or instructing patient workers in: following all safety and sanitation guidelines, stocking food items, cooking, serving food, cleaning, inspecting food items as well as the environment, receiving and accounting for deliveries, planning menus, assisting with cashier duties. This position provides positive person-centered interactions, communicates effectively, demonstrates willingness to help others and respect for patients and peers.
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: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital. In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all of 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. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
· General knowledge of food service (i.e. running a register, food preparation, cooking, and other related duties)
· Demonstrated skills in working with others and effective communication
· Working knowledge of running a cash register
· Proficiency in training and instructing others
Management Preferences (if applicable)
Experience in a psychiatric setting; knowledge of community resources; experience with teaching adult education
Physical Requirements (if applicable)
Physical ability is necessary for participation in a variety of activities. Must be able to lift up to 50 to help with the truck and stock.
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 diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Condition 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. Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA
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.
**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus