Youth Program Education Assistant I - Whitaker PRTF

Health & Human Services; Town of Granville (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking Youth Program Education Assistant I(s) to support the Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility in Butner, NC. Responsibilities include supervising individuals, ensuring safety, and facilitating daily programming for teens with behavioral challenges.

Candidates should have an Associate's degree in a human services field or a high school/GED with related experience, CPR certification, and nursing aide credentials.

Qualifications

• CPR certification and listing as Nurse Aide I or II required prior to providing direct patient care.
• Associate's degree in human services or related field is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and ensure safety of individuals.
• Assist in educational and vocational programming.
• Facilitate indoor/outdoor leisure activities and encourage participation.

Skills

CPR certification

Nurse Aide I/II

Education

Associate's degree in human services or related degree

High school or GED + 2 years related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

About Us

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.

Description of Work

We are currently recruiting for multiple Youth Program Education Assistant I's for all shifts for Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Butner, NC. Youth Program Education Assistant I’s provide direct support and facilitate daily programming activities for intellectually/developmentally disabled teens and young adults who exhibit extreme behavioral challenges.

Job duties include but are not limited to providing supervision and ensuring safety of individuals, assisting in educational and/or vocational programming, facilitating indoor/outdoor leisure activities and encouraging participation.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Grade: MH05 Salary Range: $37,558.00 - $56,336.00. A sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Shift Premiums:

• Day: 5% weekend shift premium
• Evening: 10% shift premium plus an additional 5% weekend shift premium
• Night: 10% shift premium plus an additional 5% weekend shift premium

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

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.

• The employee has held a position in the 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)
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

Location

Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Butner, NC. Central Regional Hospital (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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution;
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of directly related experience;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements and Policies

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. 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. All employees will be communicated 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 919-764-7200.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiter Contact

Recruiter: Theodora Bumpass Ramsey Email: [e-mail]

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

State Application Resources / Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-

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