Health Care Technician I - Patient Liaison (Nutritional Services) - Cherry Hospital

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Health and Human Services
• Division
• Cherry Hospital
• Job Classification Title
• Health Care Technician I (S)
• Position Number
• 65020760
• Grade
• MH01

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a liaison between the Nutritional Services Department and the patients of Cherry Hospital. This position will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining patient food preferences in the Meal Tracker system, assisting the Clinical Dietitians with various tasks and conducting quality and accuracy audits on patient profiles and meal service.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• This position is being reposted. Previous applicants need not reapply, as all previously submitted applications are still being considered*

Salary Range: $31,200 - $46,348

Candidates must 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:

• Basic knowledge of dietetics, teaching strategies and positive behavior support people with severe cognitive deficits.
• Ability to follow clinical orders, work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and with an even-tempered demeanor with individuals, staff and others.
• Ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques.
• Ability to communicate observations and recommendations effectively in written and verbal form.

A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if

*The employee has held a position in the 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)

*The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency

*DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are 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.

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.

Application Process

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.

. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on 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.

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

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 HR at.

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 Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.