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NC Department of Health and Human Services · 23 hours ago

EDA - MEAL ~ Caswell Developmental Center

Lenoir County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27K/yr - $47K/yr

1+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. They are seeking an Educational Developmental Assistant to serve as a lead trainer in a meal program, focusing on helping individuals develop independence in meal preparation and related skills. The role involves providing specialized training, monitoring instructional programs, and preparing meals according to dietary recommendations.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead trainer in the home setting, focusing on the meal program to help individuals build independence in skills such as meal preparation, dining, kitchen safety, food texturizing, and grocery shopping

Provide specialized instructional training and mentoring support staff in home, kitchen, and dining environments

Assist teachers in assessing individual strengths, needs, and preferences to support the development of effective training objectives

Monitor instructional programs, ensuring proper implementation, and maintaining accurate documentation of progress

Prepare meals according to seasonal menus and individualized recommendations from registered dietitians and other health professionals

Complete weekly grocery inventories to align with menu needs and provide input for ongoing program improvement

Qualification

Instructional methodologiesBehavioral programming techniquesFood preparationKitchen safetySpecialized diets knowledgeReadingInstructEstablish rapportWriting skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with students in an educational environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Basic understanding of task analysis, instructional methodologies, and behavioral programming techniques

Working knowledge of the characteristics and support needs of the population served to promote greater independence

Demonstrates clear and accurate reading and writing skills

Ability to instruct; to establish rapport and relate to the population served, their families, and a variety of service disciplines (occupational therapists, speech/language pathologist, dieticians, social workers, psychologists, nurses, medical professionals and home managers)

Ability to share observations, behavior and communicate observations and recommendations effectively in oral and written form

Management Preference: Experience in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment, knowledge of specialized diets and food texturizing, familiarity with OSHA/sanitation guidelines, successful completion of NCI/CPI and CPR certifications, and possession of a valid driver's license