Agency
SafetyDivision
70000075 Dept of Public SafetyJob Classification Title
Youth Program/Education Assistant II (S)Position Number
Grade
MH07About Us
The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.
Description of Work
Unleash your potential and make an impact!āÆEmployees serve as the lead workers / mentors, providing supervision to ensure quality care and prescribed therapeutic interventions in a safe environment for adolescents in state residential treatment programs. Work includes training that covers broad areas, such as complex behavioral programming and on-the-spot counseling. Employees in this classification may provide health care services ranging from minimal levels of assistance with independent patients to extensive supervision to protect patients from injuring themselves or others and to ensure optimal health care for medically fragile patients, many of whom are non-ambulatory. Employees work with adolescents and their teachers, parents, and clinical staff toward improving clientsā social, academic, and daily functioning skills as well as reducing aggressive, defensive, anxious, and/or dangerous behaviors. Work involves conducting ongoing assessments of patients and monitoring the level of success of the intervention. Adolescents served are diagnosed with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and developmental disorders, which may include maladaptive, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous behaviors. Work involves ongoing observation and interaction with patients. Employees serve as members of the treatment team by providing input regarding the status, condition, concerns, and recommendations for improved care. Work is performed under the supervision of clinical program staff. Employees supervise work, trains new staff, performs personnel functions, and is responsible for the safe and smooth operation of the unit during their assigned shift.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.
Location: Sampson County (Tarheel Challenge Salemburg)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $41,407.00 - $62,111.00
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theĀ State Human Resources ActĀ with the most qualified individuals.āÆāÆāÆĀ
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E)Ā is REQUIRED toĀ qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are notĀ requiredĀ but may be used toĀ determineĀ the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants whoĀ demonstrateĀ Management Preferences.⯠āÆĀ
All work history and education (includingĀ accurateĀ dates of employment/attendance) must be documentedĀ onĀ the application.Ā Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicantās potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Ā Click here for more information and application resources.āÆāÆĀ
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but areĀ notĀ a substitute for a complete application.āÆāÆāÆĀ
Management PreferencesĀ āÆĀ
Experience effectively supervising and training a staff of 5 or more.
Experience with youth and/or adults in one of the following areas: Teaching, Coaching, Supervising.
Experience in documenting observations and report writing.
Experience in organizing and/or leading groups for training or service projects.
Supplemental and Contact InformationāÆĀ
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists ofĀ complying withĀ all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.⯠Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.āÆāÆĀ
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramāÆāÆĀ
For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility forĀ the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. VisitĀ www.studentaid.govĀ to learn more.āÆĀ
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TranscriptsāÆĀ
Attaching transcripts is optional;Ā however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts toĀ assistĀ in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.āÆāÆāÆāÆĀ
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.āÆĀ
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.āÆĀ Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification:Ā https://www.naces.org/members.āÆāÆĀ
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Military ExperienceāÆāÆĀ
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.āÆĀ
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:āÆāÆĀ
A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).āÆāÆĀ
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years andĀ wasĀ discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.āÆĀ
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The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."Ā PREA Hiring and Promotion ProhibitionsĀ Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibitĀ employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.āÆĀ
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide informationĀ regardingĀ the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager.āÆIf you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.āÆĀ Ā
For more information about the application process, pleaseĀ visitĀ State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place aĀ support ticket. For basic informationĀ regardingĀ employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact Lovely Evans at lovely.evans@ncdps.gov.Ā Ā
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Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an āequivalent combination of education and experience.ā 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.
Associateās 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:
Lovely Dell EvansRecruiter Email:
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