YPEA II - Whitaker 2

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Youth Program Education Assistant II at Whitaker PRTF in Butner. The role provides psychiatric-mental health nursing care for 18 residents, including assessment and execution of treatment plans with clinical staff.

Applicants should exhibit strong relationship-building skills, understanding of task analysis for BED/BEH residents, and CPR/Fire Safety training; NVCI/APT certification is required or recertification as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish good working relationships with paraprofessionals, professionals, residents, and parents.
• Knowledge of task analysis and goal setting with BED/BEH residents.
• Working knowledge of problems and needs of severely emotional and assaultive youth.
• Ability to work and plan with clinical staff in assessing child behavior and planning and implementing treatment plans.
• Must be able to obtain certification in NVCI/APT, CPR with recertification annually, and Fire Safety Training annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric-mental health nursing care to 18 residents at Whitaker PRTF.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to monitor resident progress and safety.

Skills

Relationship building

Task analysis knowledge

Behavioral needs knowledge

Plan with clinical staff

NVCI/APT CPR Fire Safety

Education

Associate's Degree in human services

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital Job Classification Title Youth Program/Education Assistant II (S) Position Number 60048197 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

We are currently recruiting for a Youth Program Education Assistant II at Whitaker PRTF in Butner. This position provides psychiatric-mental health nursing care. Care includes but is not limited to the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and potential mental and medical problems. Nursing also assumes the responsibility for planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for the 18 residents residing at the Whitaker PRTF.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Ability to establish good working relationships with paraprofessionals, professionals, residents, and parents
• Knowledge of practical application of task analysis and goal setting with BED/BEH residents
• Working knowledge of problems and needs of severely emotional and assaultive youth
• Ability to work and plan with clinical staff in assessing child behavior and planning and implementing treatment plans
• Must be able to obtain certification in NVCI/APT, and recertification as required, CPR with recertification annually, and Fire Safety Training annually

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Working Hours

Evening shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

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.

Salary Range

Salary 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.

About Whitaker PRTF

Whitaker PRTF is an 18-bed secure psychiatric residential treatment facility operated by the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities. The facility operates 24 hours a day and provides psychiatric, nursing, psychology, social work and recreational activity services for residents which is operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disorders and Substance Abuse Services. As part of the Child and Family Services Section, it provides residential care, supervision and educational services for residents with complex behavioral, emotional, psychological and neurological disorders. It also provides community liaison support services for residents and families with a staffing complement of approximately 70 full-time clinical, educational, residential and support positions. This school serves the entire state.

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.

Application Process

The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. 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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

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). 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. Physical requirements will be discussed during the interview. Applicants 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• 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.