YPEA II - Whitaker 2

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Whitaker PRTF in Butner is seeking a Youth Program Education Assistant II to provide psychiatric-mental health nursing care for 18 residents. The role includes planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, and collaborating with clinical staff to assess behavior and plan treatments.

The position requires CPR certification and Nurse Aide listing, with a mandatory evening shift and potential sign-on bonus contingent on budget approval.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric-mental health nursing care to 18 residents at Whitaker PRTF.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to assess child behavior and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain safety and respond to adverse events as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Behavior assessment

Care planning with clinical staff

NVCI/APT certification ability

Education

Associate’s Degree in human services or related degree

High school diploma or GED + 4 years related experience

CPR certification and Nurse Aide I or II listing

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

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

*A Sign-on bonus of$2,500may 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 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.

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.

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.

Recruiter:

Theodora Bumpass Ramsey

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form