Youth Program/Education Assistant I (Granville County) -- Temporary Solutions

NOTE:  If you are a current NC State Government employee, you will not be considered for a temporary assignment. Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may ultimately seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Butner

• Granville County.  There are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position.  Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application)

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services

• Murdoch.

Make a difference in the lives of children and adults who live with Autism and/or Intellectual developmental disabilities. Become a positive force in the fight for autism! Be the voice! Celebrate the breakthroughs and step up to the challenges of this complex condition.

Murdoch Developmental Center is currently accepting applications for Youth Program Education Assistant I's. Youth Program Education Assistant I's provide direct support and facilitate daily programming activities for intellectually/developmentally disabled children, teens, and young adults who exhibit extreme behavioral challenges. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing supervision and ensuring the 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, appointments, etc.

• Writing monthly progress notes for goals and recording behavior data

• Meal preparation and following nutrition guidelines • Coaching in areas of social skills, community safety awareness, problem-solving 

[NOTE:  Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities and any experience or competencies specified in posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.]

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

• Working knowledge of basic health care, hygiene, and safety

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and follow both oral and written instructions

• Proven ability to report information both orally and in writing

• Current North Carolina State driver's license

• Ability to obtain and maintain all facility-required training (CPI, CPR, First Aid, and other job-related training)

Management Preferences:

• Previous experience providing support to individuals who exhibit extreme behavioral challenges that may escalate to physically aggressive behavior

• Experience in utilizing de-escalation strategies with individuals

• Demonstrated ability to implement behavior support plans

• Prior experience in assisting individuals in educational and/or vocational programming

Associate s 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 the facility, CPR certification and listing as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation are required prior to providing direct patient care.

Temporary Solutions

Office of State Human Resources

1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200

Raleigh, NC  27609