Creative​/Expressive Arts Specialist

** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
** Job Classification Title
** Creative/Expressive Arts Specialist (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * MH05

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 provide therapeutic drama experiences to the residents of JIRDC in group and individual settings to support emotional, social, communication, physical, behavioral, and aesthetic needs of the individuals served. The CEAS will provide resident participants opportunities to express self through creative experiences, thus enhancing quality of life.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Range: $36,159.00 – $54,237.00
**** Recruitment Range: $36,159.00 – $54,237.00
*** 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:*
* * Knowledge in at least one of the arts modalities: visual art, drama, music, or dance.*
* * Training/ experience in working with people with developmental disabilities or other special populations.
*** This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And
* Must* Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
**** Shift

Hours:

1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday w/ some evenings.**##
** About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:
** The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the
* Queen City of Charlotte,
* home of the Carolina Panthers and the
* City of Asheville,
* home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn.
Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County.  We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James.  Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.## ##
** Supplemental Contact Information:
** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: .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.

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  accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
* Application Process
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