Job Description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Julian F Keith Alcohol , Drug Trt Ctr

Job Classification Title

Staff Development Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60036368

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.

of Work

Step into a role where your training empowers direct care staff — and the lives they touch every day. At JFK ADATC, the Staff Development Specialist I plays a critical role in preparing employees to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. Through engaging instruction, hands-on skill demonstration, and thoughtfully-designed learning materials, you ensure staff are confident, competent, and ready to respond when it matters most. While you may not deliver patient care directly, the knowledge and skills you instill in others directly impact safety, recovery, and outcomes across our facility.
To sum it up, this role designs, delivers, and tracks high-impact training that equips staff to provide safe, effective care. You’ll lead New Employee Orientation, Annual Mandatory Training, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and other required programs — bringing energy, clarity, and confidence to every session. From creating polished presentations and video tutorials to managing compliance in Cornerstone LMS, you ensure training is engaging, organized, and audit-ready.

If you love developing people, thrive in front of an audience, and enjoy blending creativity with structure — this is your stage.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $47,703 to $63,079

• Ability to communicate and adapt training content to meet the needs of diverse learners and varying situations while using adult learning principles.
• Strong knowledge of substance use treatment theories and evidence-based practices, particularly within mental health treatment settings.
• Ability to physically perform and instruct all elements of CPR and Crisis Intervention, while fostering a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes staff confidence and engagement.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (preferably Cornerstone) and the ability to use the LMS/databases to track, report, and maintain accurate and compliant training records.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher) and other digital tools used to create presentations, reports, certificates, and multimedia training materials.

This is an anticipated vacancy.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

This full-time position follows a Monday–Friday schedule, typically 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

About the Facility:

JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

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 11:59pm prior to the closing date.

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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members

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 member 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.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated 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 the Human Resources Department at Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center, 828-257-6200.

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.

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:

Qandeel Murshin Chandler

Email:

talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov