Audiologist - Murdoch Dev Center

About the job

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Murdoch Developmental Center
Job Classification Title
Audiologist (NS)
Position Number
60050831
Grade
MH17
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 direct, manage, and coordinate the audiological services program at Murdoch Center. Responsibilities include identifying, establishing, and attaining goals for the audiological program in relation to the medical and habilitative aspects of the Center. As part of the Speech and Hearing Department, this position provides audiological evaluations for all persons living at Murdoch and recommends and refers hearing impaired individuals for further evaluation of amplification needs. The audiologist maintains and services individuals’ hearing aids and implements auditory training programs for people with identified needs. The audiologist orders needed testing supplies and other needed supplies and maintains the audiological equipment. The Department of Speech and Hearing houses the audiologist and audiological equipment. Staff members accompany individuals (adults, children and youth) to the Speech and Hearing Department for evaluation.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $66,696.00 - $110,049.00

***This is a repost. Previous applicants DO NOT NEED to reapply to be considered for position.***

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:
• Considerable knowledge of current principles, theories and techniques used in evaluation and habilitating hearing, especially of children and adults with developmental disorders; of various types of audiological disorders

• Knowledge of audiologic disorders: causes and treatments as well as familiarity with medical diagnoses and pharmacology and effect on hearing acuity and auditory processing

• Ability to collect and analyze data and determine appropriate diagnoses

• Knowledge of treatment team process, basic knowledge in fields of speech/language pathology, psychology, education, assistive technology, and behavioral analysis

• Possession of a current and valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Have/be eligible for a valid Audiology license from NC Board of Examiners for SLP and AUD.

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am – 5pm

About Murdoch Developmental Center:
Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry .

To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below: https://vimeo.com/268881255

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.

• 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 HR at (919) 575-1115.

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.

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
EEO Statement
T he 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:
Audra Jean Moldenhauer
Contact:
DHHS Workday Support Form