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General Employment Information

Because DECI is a specialized industry that provides work, vocational evaluation, vocational skill training, job placement and vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, we try to employ staff with skills and talents related to our purpose. The objective in selecting a new staff member is to select the individual best qualified for our position, without regard to characteristics unrelated to job performance.

 

Note: If you have a disability and would like to get information about vocational training at DECI, please call DECI at 919-596-1341.

 

All positions require a minimum of high school diploma or GED. Some positions may require specialized training and/or a college degree

DECI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, creed, age, veteran status or disability.

DECI is a drug-free workplace. We require drug screening and a criminal background check on all of our potential staff as part of our employment process.

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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

SERVICE COORDINATOR/JOB PLACEMENT

High school diploma or GED required, related 4-year college degree preferred. Position requires experience or education in social work, counseling, education, or vocational rehabilitation. Marketing and relationship building experience will be considered a plus. Excellent communication and strong organizational skills will be vital. This individual must be physically able to complete manual labor tasks as part of training for individuals served and must be capable of being certified in North Carolina Physical Intervention. This position will require carrying a pager 24/7 and personal vehicle use.

Requires flexible availability (including nights and weekends).

Sample duties include:  Assisting individuals in marketing themselves to employers, finding and maintaining work in jobs in the local community & working flexible hours depending on job placements; developing and implementing job-training, behavior plans and appropriate interventions to achieve vocational goals as defined in each individual’s plan; demonstrating and performing various types of work within DECI or at a competitive worksite; providing individual or group counseling and training/learning opportunities that promote good work ethic, work attitude & current work skills to assist individuals in achieving placement success.

 

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How to Apply

There are many ways you can apply to become a staff member with DECI. You must follow one of the below methods exactly to be appropriately considered for employment. You must include your salary requirements/expectations as well as the name of the position for which you are applying to receive proper consideration.

1. Click here to upload and email your resume to DECI. This is DECI's preferred method of application.

2. Fax your resume with cover letter including salary requirements and the name of the position for which you are applying to 919-596-6380 Attn: Human Resources

3. Mail your resume with cover letter including salary requirements and the name of the position for which you are applying to:

DECI Human Resources
1717 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703

4. Complete an application in person at our front office at 1717 Lawson Street between the hours of 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday.

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Benefits of Employment with DECI

Our mission is to serve people with vocational disabilities. In order to accomplish this, we must put every effort into hiring the best-qualified, most-dedicated staff. As a DECI staff member, you'll have the opportunity to stretch your skills, do meaningful work, make a difference, and grow as an individual. We are proud of the opportunities we provide for individuals with vocational disabilities. As a member of our team, we rely on your skills, knowledge, compassion and ability to be a superior role model to our disabled trainees.

 

DECI offers a competitive benefit package to all of its full time, regular staff members. We pay the full cost of health, dental, life and disability insurance for our staff. Additional benefits include:

 

Paid time off -- up to 20 days your first year of employment!

Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Annual Bonus (when company revenues permit)

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Direct Deposit

Credit Union Membership

On-site Cafeteria

Job-related Training (approximately 18 hours per year for new staff)

Tuition Assistance for job-related courses

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (voluntary pre-tax retirement savings)