Qualified Professional - BHUC - 7a-7p

This position can oversee paraprofessionals and peer support staff.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s in Human Services with 2 years full-time MH/DD/SAS experience, OR Bachelor’s non-Human Services with 4 years, OR RN with 4 years MH/DD/SAS, OR Master’s in Human Services with 1 year post-graduate MH/DD/SAS experience.
• Required Skills/Abilities: Strict confidentiality, effective communication/documentation, positive attitude, professionalism, office/computer skills, independence/teamwork, flexibility, prioritization, advocacy/negotiation, commitment/competence/adaptability. Must meet 10A NCAC 27G.0104.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid NC driver’s license with insurance; maintain current license/certification if applicable.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is typically performed in an office environment, with a moderate noise level, with potential exposure to crisis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; and taste and smell.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to drive and operate a personal vehicle safely and adhere to all applicable state and traffic laws.