Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Adaptive Equipment Specialist (S)

Position Number

60050838

Grade

NC06

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

The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate with the para-professionals and licensed professionals to design, fabricate and modify adaptive equipment and devices, inclusive of, but not limited to, special protective devices (i.e. helmets, arm and leg wraps, cuffs, mittens, restraints, etc..), mobility and positioning aids (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, bathing/toileting chairs, wedges, belts, mechanical lifts, etc...), prescribed footwear and orthotic devices. This individual will also repair and deliver the aforementioned items as needed or requested by division and department staff and participate in inspection and inventory management of the same.

ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $35,596.00 - $62,294.00

• Basic carpentry skills, basic upholstery skills and good ability to use hand and power tools are necessary for this job due to the fine tolerances needed for special protective device fabrication and modification. 

• Basic arithmetic skills, including the addition and subtraction of fractions and currency.

• The ability to follow verbal, written and sketched instructions. 

• Good oral and written communication skills. 

• Good organizational and record keeping skills. 

• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• The ability to lift light to heavy loads. 

• Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.    

• Experience working with intellectually and developmentally delayed people. 

Physical Requirements: The ability to lift light to heavy loads.  

Work Schedule:    8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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 Education Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience directly related to the performance of tasks associated with carpentry and/ or upholstery; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The 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:

Diane Marie Power

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form