Staff Development Specialist I
State of North Carolina · Wayne County, NC
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Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Job Classification Title
Staff Development Specialist I (S)
Grade
NC12
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
At O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, the Staff Development Specialist I primarily facilitates and administers educational programs. This critical role assesses departmental learning needs, plans targeted curriculum, and conducts instructor-led training to ensure compliance with healthcare standards. This position operates under the umbrella of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to support both direct care and operational staff.
Responsibilities Include
- Needs Assessment: Identify organizational knowledge gaps and
About the Job
determining the required training objectives.
- Curriculum Development: Assist in the design of training materials,
manuals, and instructional procedures.
- Instruction: Deliver in person, on-the-job, and specialized training.
- Administration: Manage administrative duties within the Learning
Management System (LMS), including documenting training, maintaining records, and evaluating progress to ensure full state compliance.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
***This is an Anticipated Vacancy***
Salary Grade Range: $47,703 - $83,479
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in assessing training needs, developing objectives, recommending training goals, and evaluating educational outcomes in adult learning environments.
- Considerable knowledge of capabilities and uses of audiovisual aids and other training tools and resources (i.e. Canva, graphic design software, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated skill in developing lesson plans, course outlines electronically and creating presentations to adult audiences.
- Demonstrated skill in assessing, planning, executing, evaluating, and adapting training to meet organizational needs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships.
- Workday Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8:00am-5:00pm.
- We Will Be Recruiting For One Position With This Post (#60049356).
About the O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or in a community living setting. Learn about us here.
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.
To be considered for employment, employees will be required to successfully complete training through our Staff Development department which includes but is not limited to NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM prior to the closing date.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
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.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in a progressive training or teaching role or one year of experience in a human service, counseling, or training program in the subject matter specified; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification: Current certification to teach CPR through the American Heart Association, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
Recruiter
Jasmine Monique Yelverton
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov