Facility Support Specialist

 

*** SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED ***

A Sign-On Bonus of $2,500 for the successful applicant of this posting.   

*** See "Eligibility for Sign-On Bonus" below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section. ***

Position - 60049465 and Anticipate Vacancy - 60049598

The Facility Support Specialist (FSS) will support the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor and House Supervisor with administrative accountability for the assigned areas between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.; evenings and nights, Monday through Friday; and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. Duties and responsibilities include ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of approximately 150 residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Facility Support Specialist will work in collaboration with nursing to ensure all staff adhere to State, Federal and O’Berry Center policies and procedures. This position will also assist Nursing in making decisions necessary to maintain the normal operation of the Center, including supervision, and reporting incidents to management. The FSS works under direct supervision of the Unit Nurse Manager. The FSS is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure work environment for employees and residents through application of the Workplace Violence Plan and routine monitoring of assigned homes. Furthermore, CPI, CPR and CNA are required certifications and essential job functions. 

About O'Berry Neuro Medical Treatment Center: click here https://vimeo.com/243905744.  
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 which can be provided by family, or in a community living setting.

Considerable experience making sound decisions, giving direction, and working to support nursing supervision as delegated. 

Ability to follow intervention plans and delegated directions. 

Considerable knowledge of all policies and procedures, including principles and practices involving sanitation, personal hygiene, and common health and safety precautions.

Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with residents, staff, visitors, and others. 

Ability to read, write, follow written and oral instructions, and have computer familiarity. 

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. 

Ability to make or learn to make minor mechanical repairs or adjustments. 

Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.

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 and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

North Carolina State Government 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.    

**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

(1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);

(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;

(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. 

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here. 

Salary : $31,200 - $45,268