NC Department of Health and Human Services · 1 day ago
EDA-Home ~ Caswell Developmental Center
Lenoir County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27K/yr - $47K/yr
1+ years expThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. They are seeking an Educational Developmental Assistant to provide specialized training to individuals with developmental disabilities, assisting in skill development and program monitoring.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Providing specialized training to individuals to maximize independence in various skill areas including self-care, meal preparation, and communication
Assisting teachers in assessing individual strengths, needs, and preferences to support the development of effective training objectives and activities
Monitoring instructional programs, ensuring proper implementation, and maintaining accurate documentation of progress
Providing input and recommendations to address ongoing progress and program development while keeping a record of time/data on work and/or skills performed by individuals
Serving as a mentor for support staff in the home setting
Qualification
Required
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with students in an educational environment
Considerable knowledge of fundamental principles, verbal and written instructions; instructional techniques/methodologies; data collection systems, and methods of habilitation
Knowledge of practical application of behavioral programming techniques
Ability to work independently with minimal directives
Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively with other staff
Ability to evaluate client progress
Ability to instruct; to establish rapport and relate to population served, their families and variety of service disciplines (occupational therapist, speech/language pathologist, dieticians, social workers, psychologist, nurses, medical professionals and home managers)
Ability to learn and follow OSHA and/or sanitation/safety guidelines
Communicate effectively in oral and written form
Basic knowledge of food preparation and handling
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Visual Acuity, & Inside and Outside Activities
Preferred
Two years minimum experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities in health care or a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Company
NC Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians.
10001+ employees
Funding
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