Health Care Technician I (Buncombe)-Temporary

Job Description

Agency
Office of State Human Resources
Division
Temporary Solutions
Job Classification Title
Health Care Technician I (S)
Position Number
Grade
MH01
About Us
To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset - OUR EMPLOYEES.
Description of Work
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
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: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

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 2871.
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

Standards
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:
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.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.
EEO Statement
T
he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The
state
provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Tracey Hinnant
Recruiter Email:
TRACEY.HINNANT@NC.GOV