Animal Assisted Therapy Technician II

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.

Salary Range: $32,444.00 – $48,665.00

Recruitment Range: $32,444.00 – $48,665.00

A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus at the end of the job posting. **

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:

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• Documented experience working with individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
• Strong understanding of person-centered philosophies and their application in vocation or therapeutic settings.
• Ability to conduct vocational skill assessments, design tailored instructional programs and effectively implement training plans.
• Documented experience in horse care management, with a high level of comfort and skill in riding, training, and exercising horses safely.
• Proven experience safely operating tractors and agricultural implements, specifically for pasture maintenance tasks such as bush hogging, spraying, and spreading lime and fertilizer.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform up to 8 hours of physical  labor in a barn, farm and outdoor setting daily.
• Ability to safely lift, carry push and pull 60 pounds regularly (hay bales, feed bags, equipment)
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist to perform equine care and farm maintenance.
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor and act quickly and decisively in high stress situations to ensure immediate safety of residents, other staff, and livestock.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).

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

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: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

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.

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 and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

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