Youth Program Education/Assistant II - Murdoch Developmental Center

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Murdoch Developmental Center) seeks a Youth Program/Education Assistant II to deliver structured behavioral programming and habilitative activities for individuals with developmental needs. The role involves direct patient care, crisis management, and health-support tasks in a demanding setting.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, CPR certification, and Nurse Aide qualifications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in human services or related degree and two years of related work experience.
• High school diploma and four years of related work experience.
• CPR certification and listing as Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II required before direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized direct services with behavioral programming and habilitative activities.
• Assist with health care needs to varying levels of independence.
• Deliver training including complex behavioral programming, crisis intervention, and decision making.
• Shift leader can assign work and act on behalf of the leader.

Skills

Supervise staff

On-the-spot decisions

Oral and written reporting

Emotional needs awareness

NCI knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in human services

Job description

Job Details

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Job Classification Title Youth Program/Education Assistant II (S) Position Number 60051229 Grade MH07

About Us

The 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

This position provides specialized direct services to extremely behaviorally-challenged individuals. 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. The shift leader can assign work to the assistant, including acting for the leader. This position is exposed to a danger element and stressful environment due to extremely aggressive/explosive behavior of individuals. **This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.**

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $41,407.00 - $62,111.00

*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.*

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate personnel, skilled at North Carolina Intervention (NCI).
• Ability to carry out and make on-the-spot decisions about behavior support plans, especially in crisis situations, requires knowledge of basic health care, hygiene and safety.
• Ability to report orally and in writing as well as the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of emotional needs of individuals.
• Ability to use MPCL or similar instructional system.

Physical Requirements

Employee will be required to complete North Carolina Intervention (NCI) skills and certification in first aid and CPR. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Work Schedule

6:30 am-3:00 pm (weekends and holidays as needed)

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.

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

• 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.

Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

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. To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below: https://vimeo.com/268881255

Supplemental Contact Information

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

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

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.

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.

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 member 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.

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-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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