Youth Program Education Assistant – State of North Carolina

Description of Work
THIS IS A REPOSTING. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT NEED TO REAPPL.Y.
The Specialized Treatment for Adolescents in a Residential Setting (STARS) program is located in Woodside Cottage at Murdoch Developmental Center. This Youth Program Education Assistant II position serves as the supervisor and will assign staff to schedule activities and ensure that each employee under his/her supervision carries out assigned duties and responsibilities in the prescribed manner and within the framework of established policies. This position also provides specialized direct services to individuals with extreme behavioral challenges. These services are in the form of behavioral programming, habilitative training/activities, and in assisting with health care needs to whatever degree is necessary. Training covers a broad area and includes complex behavioral programming, role modeling, on-the-spot counseling and decision-making, transportation, crisis intervention, maintaining home-like setting, and such entities as self-help, communication, activities of daily living, generalization of skills learned in more formal settings, etc. Health care ranges from minimal levels of assistance with relatively independent individuals to extensive supervision to protect individuals from injuring themselves or others.
Shift: 1st shift, 6:30 am. – 3:00 pm, 5 days/week with rotating weekends and schedule adjustments as needed/requested.
Salary Grade: GN06 Recruitment Range: $31,200 – $48,058
Position: 60051445

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.
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ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified Applicants Must Document On The Application That They Possess All Of The Following
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Documented working knowledge to carry out and make on-the-spot decisions about behavioral intervention programs especially in crisis situations
Knowledge of basic health care, hygiene and safety
Demonstrated ability to report information both orally and in writing and to communicate effectively
Must be knowledgeable of the emotional needs of individuals
Working knowledge of Murdoch Center Program Library or a similar instructional system
Management Preferences: Experience working with emotionally or mentally handicapped individuals with emphasis on behavioral management, preferably with one year of such experience being with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Physical Requirements: Employee will be required to complete Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) skills and certification in first aid and CPR.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Associate s Degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience;
OR
High school or General Educational Development diploma and four years of directly related work experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Necessary Special Qualifications: As required by facility, CPR certification and listing as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation required prior to providing direct patient care.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
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For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with 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 919-575-1015.

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