Youth Program / Education Assistant II Position Available In Granville, North Carolina

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Youth Program / Education Assistant II – Whitaker PRTF

Salary $39,864.00 – $59,797.00 Annually Location Granville County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07059 CRH MP Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital Opening Date 06/12/2025 Closing Date 6/19/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Youth Program / Education Assistant II Position Number 60048193 Section Whitaker PRTF Salary Grade

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Description of Work Whitaker PRTF We are currently recruiting for multiple Youth Program / Education Assistant II positions at Whitaker PRTF. The Youth Program / Education Assistant II (YPEA II) provides support and mentoring for YPEA I positions as well as assigning them roles to provide structured activities, appropriate monitoring and documentation practices and is responsible for providing daily supervision and treatment to residents residing in the Whitaker facility in accordance with individualized treatment and behavior management plans.

Job duties include the following:

Implement individual treatment plans for residents, offering appropriate and therapeutic choices and coping skills for residents.
Participation in groups and creating therapeutic relationships with residents.
Provide coaching and mentoring on therapeutic approaches for YPEA I staff.
Creating and implementing structured programming on weekends, 2nd shift, and when school is not in operation on 1st shift.
Work with other unit team members in the implementation of curriculum for the residents assigned to their unit, thhis includes but is not limited to, Clinical groups, Recreational Therapy functions and Nursing groups. There are multiple positions available. These are full-time positions and eligible for the State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. The normal working hours are first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled. These positions are considered essential to the adverse weather policy which will be discussed during the interview process.

About Whitaker PRTF:

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges? Then you should consider the Youth Program Education Assistant II (YPEA II) opportunity at Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Butner, NC. Whitaker is a secure, 18-bed, non-acute residential treatment program for males and females ages 13-17 who are experiencing severe and persistent emotional and behavioral challenges. Whitaker’s mission is to provide evidence-based treatment from an inter-disciplinary team to the behaviorally and emotionally disturbed (BEH/BED) youth of North Carolina needing secure residential care through excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education. Our goal is to coordinate with community-based resources so that the youth can return to successful, productive lives in their home communities. 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 the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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: Good verbal and communication skills.
Ability to establish good working relationships with other paraprofessionals, students and parents.
Knowledge of practical application of task analysis and goal setting with behaviorally and emotionally disturbed clients/patients.
Working knowledge of problems and needs of severely emotional and assaultive clients/patients.
Ability to establish rapport and respect without undue resort to physical control and authoritative attitude.
Physical ability to manage disruptive clients/patients without harm to clients/patients or staff.
Ability to work and plan with clinical staff in assessing child behavior and planning and implementing treatment plans.
Must have valid N.C. driver’s license.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds in order to succeed in necessary training. ADA Physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process but include great physical effort in actively working with the population served at Whitaker PRTF. Mobility is necessary to perform required duties. Must be able to complete and maintain NVCI, APT and CPR certification. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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. 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. Supplemental and Contact Information 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. Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/