Youth Program/Education Assistant I - Central Regional Hospital

NCdotGov; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Youth Program Education Assistants to provide vital support in a specialized mental health setting. This full-time role involves working with youth facing behavioral challenges, delivering critical services that promote their development and well-being. You will engage in behavioral programming, crisis intervention, and daily living activities, making a real difference in the lives of young individuals. Join a team that values compassion and commitment, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package while contributing to a meaningful cause in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Health insurance options

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans

Community service leave

Qualifications

• Proficient in written and verbal English required.
• Must obtain APS and CPR certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized services to behaviorally challenged patients.
• Assist with health care needs and facilitate activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Behavioral programming

Decision-making

Self-help techniques

Education

Associate's degree in human services

High school diploma or GED with two years of experience

Tools

Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification

CPR certification

Job description

Recruitment Range $40,700 - $45,835

SIGN-ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED

A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting. See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

Central Regional Hospital

We are currently recruiting for multiple Youth Program Education/Assistant I's for all shifts for the Child and Adolescent Unit (CAU) at Central Regional Hospital in Butner. This position provides specialized direct services to extremely behaviorally challenged patients in the forms of behavioral programming, facilitating training/activities, in addition to assisting with health care needs to whatever is deemed necessary.

Programming/Training/Activities cover a broad area to include:

1. Assistance in classroom programming
2. Role-modeling, on-the-spot counseling
3. Decision-making, transportation
4. Crisis intervention
5. Self-help
6. Communication
7. Activities of daily living

Additionally, the YPEA I provides varying levels of supervision, ranging from minimal to extensive, to protect patients from injuring themselves or others.

The YPEA I role is a position based on an evidence-based concept that non-licensed caregivers can be instrumental in the application and implementation of behavioral and developmental methodologies.

These are full-time positions and eligible for the full State benefits package. Multiple positions and shifts are available. Our shifts are 8 hours and include alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled. We offer additional shift premium pay for Evening (10%), Night (10%), and weekends (5%).

Work Schedule

1st Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 5% Weekend Only
2nd Shift: 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 10% Weekdays & 15% Weekends
3rd Shift: 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. 10% Weekdays & 15% Weekends

Flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. These positions are designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

Child/Adolescent Unit (CAU)

The Child/Adolescent Unit evaluates and treats children ages 5 to 17 using the philosophy that children do well if they can. All programs within the Child/Adolescent Services provide comprehensive medical, psychiatric, psychological, social and educational services. Special attention is paid to evaluation and planning with the child's family or guardian and other community resources.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):

CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

About the Department of Health and Human Services:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation and Benefits:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.

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. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

1. Qualified applicants must be proficient in written and verbal English.
2. Must be able to obtain Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days.
3. Must have a valid driver's license.
4. Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. (If applicants are not NA I certified and are selected for a position, training will be offered by the hospital. However, certification must be obtained, and employee must pass all facility required training as a condition of employment.)
5. Knowledge of principles and practices of a certified nursing assistant I and II (including bio-statistical data such as vital signs, lab work and specimen collections).
6. Knowledge of age-specific and developmental needs of the patient population.
7. Knowledge of Childhood/Adolescent psychiatric and developmental disorders.
8. Ability to effectively communicate via hand-off to other nursing co-workers and the interdisciplinary team.
9. Ability to learn and follow hospital, unit and nursing policies and procedures.
10. Ability to learn and follow safety measures and identify safety/security risks to patient population (including security of environment and higher levels of observation).

ADA physical requirements will be discussed during the interview including but not limited to lifting, kneeling, walking up and down stairs, and ability to lift 50 pounds.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Associate's degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution;

or

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of directly related experience;

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

(If you are not NA I certified, training will be offered and continued employment will be contingent upon obtaining NA I certification). The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

A newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

1. the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
2. the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
3. or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.