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Work Program Assistant (HWC Work Program)
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HCT I - Work Program
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide work task demonstration, instruction, and assistance to patients in a work setting. This position provides guidance and support to patients in order to improve work site specific skills and general knowledge required to secure and maintain employment in the community. The goal of all services provided to patients at Cherry Hospital is to improve each patient's skills to promote a successful transition back to the community. The position provides positive patient centered interactions and demonstrates effective communication, a willingness to help others, and respect for patients and peers. Work programs may be offered in a variety of locations including, but not limited to the treatment mall workshop, library, canteen, bookmobile, PSR Consultant, newsletter, and janitorial crews. The work schedule will be 7:30am - 4:00pm. Cherry Hospital A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery. 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. 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: Knowledge of vocational skill-building and recovery-oriented practices, with the ability to model, teach, and reinforce essential work behaviors such as attendance, task focus, cooperation, problem-solving, personal responsibility, and initiative in both therapeutic group and one-on-one settings. Skill in engaging individuals with serious mental illness in meaningful, structured, work-based activities by utilizing strengths-based approaches, adaptive strategies, and therapeutic communication to support participation, build confidence, promote new skill acquisition, and facilitate progress toward individual goals. Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and person-centered work environment, demonstrated through accurate documentation, clear and consistent communication with the treatment team, and strict adherence to hospital safety protocols and professional boundaries. 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. 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. 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. 7/1/2025: Update: PENDING 2025-2026 Budget Approval: A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting. 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.
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide work task demonstration, instruction, and assistance to patients in a work setting. This position provides guidance and support to patients in order to improve work site specific skills and general knowledge required to secure and maintain employment in the community. The goal of all services provided to patients at Cherry Hospital is to improve each patient's skills to promote a successful transition back to the community. The position provides positive patient centered interactions and demonstrates effective communication, a willingness to help others, and respect for patients and peers. Work programs may be offered in a variety of locations including, but not limited to the treatment mall workshop, library, canteen, bookmobile, PSR Consultant, newsletter, and janitorial crews. The work schedule will be 7:30am - 4:00pm. Cherry Hospital A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery. 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. 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: Knowledge of vocational skill-building and recovery-oriented practices, with the ability to model, teach, and reinforce essential work behaviors such as attendance, task focus, cooperation, problem-solving, personal responsibility, and initiative in both therapeutic group and one-on-one settings. Skill in engaging individuals with serious mental illness in meaningful, structured, work-based activities by utilizing strengths-based approaches, adaptive strategies, and therapeutic communication to support participation, build confidence, promote new skill acquisition, and facilitate progress toward individual goals. Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and person-centered work environment, demonstrated through accurate documentation, clear and consistent communication with the treatment team, and strict adherence to hospital safety protocols and professional boundaries. 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. 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. 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. 7/1/2025: Update: PENDING 2025-2026 Budget Approval: A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting. 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.