Youth Program Education Assistant I - Whitaker Prtf

Whitaker PRTF

• 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.

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

• Crisis-intervention which includes de-escalation of aggressive individuals and, at times, physical interventions

• Facilitate goals in areas of grooming, hygiene, dining, and residential skills to promote independence

• Participate in community outings

• Assisting individuals in areas of daily living skills while promoting their independence

• Transportation when needed for school, outings, appointment, etc.

• Writing monthly progress notes for goals and recording of behavior data

• Coaching in areas of social skills, community safety awareness, problem solving

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. These positions are eligible for shift and weekend premium as appropriate.  Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

Flexibility is required to meet facility needs. These positions are designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Work Schedule                                      Shift Premium 

First Shift: 7:00 a.m.

• 3:30 p.m.            (5% Weekend)

Second Shift: 3:00 p.m.

• 11:30 p.m.     (10% Daily + an additional 5% on Weekends)

Third Shift: 11:00 p.m.

• 7:30 a.m.         (10% Daily + an additional 5% on Weekends)

About Whitaker PRTF

Whitaker PRTF, located in Butner, NC is a secure, non-acute treatment program for males and females ages 13-17.  Whitaker's mission is to provide comprehensive, evidenced-based services to North Carolina youth, who have emotional and behavioral challenges and need secure residential care.

The vision of Whitaker PRTF is to be a model facility using evidenced-based interventions, education and community interactions to provide quality clinical and behavioral care in the safest environment. Our goal is to coordinate with community based resources so that the youth can return to successful, productive lives in their home communities. Whitaker PRTF seeks to build a network of services to meet each resident's needs and work to build on the strengths of the youth in our care to create positive relationships among peers.

We also work to meet the needs and expectations of the family, school and community. Our residents receive individualized treatment to increase their academic, social and behavioral competencies so they can be successful in less restrictive environments.

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 website for State Benefits.

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:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

• Must be able to pass and maintain all hospital required training during probationary period (including, but not limited to, NCVI/APT, CPR, Fire Safety, etc.)

• Current North Carolina State driver's license.

ADA and physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process but include, at a minimum, physical ability to manage disruptive youth without harm to residents or staff and the ability to lift 50 pounds.  Mobility is necessary in order to perform the required duties.

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.

Associates 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.

NAI and/or NAII Certification is NOT required for this position.

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.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.

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.