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We are currently recruiting for a Youth Program Education Assistant I to function as an Evening Teacher/Counselor Assistant at Wright School in Durham, North Carolina.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct services, instructional support and directly implement a therapeutic behavior management system that provides for consistent, safe and therapeutic management of children who may display aggressive, explosive and externalized behavior. Training covers many areas and includes child development and psychopathology, complex behavioral programming, role modeling, counseling at the point of performance, on the spot decision-making, crisis intervention, language and communication modeling, activities of daily living, maintaining a home-like environment, and generalization of skills taught in education and treatment settings.
The normal working hours for this position are Monday – Thursday, Noon – 10pm; however, flexibility is required to meet facility needs. This is a full-time position and eligible for the prorated state benefits package.
Position #60043540
About the Department of Health and Human Services/ Wright School:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) it’s one of the largest most complex agencies in the state with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Wright School delivers treatment services using the Re-Education philosophy, model and related staffing pattern. Rather than a medical model where treatment services are delivered by a variety of specialist (nurses, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, art therapists, play therapist, rehabilitation therapist, etc.) the primary agents of change at Wright School are Teacher/Counselors, supported by the EDA staff. Educational and mental health professionals are cross trained and the methodology, vocabulary laws and regulations of both disciplines. Treatment services are planned and delivered by the milieu team of Teachers/Counselors and EDAs and include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, group problem solving, individual and group behavior management programs. Treatment services to families are also delivered by Liaison Teacher/Counselors who provide a variety of skill-based training to families and how to meet children’s special needs at home.
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 pretax 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.
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:
Requires extensive knowledge of residential treatment for children with behavioral/emotional disabilities under the age of 13.
Good verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, ability to establish good working relationships with paraprofessionals, professionals, students and parents.
Knowledge of practical application of task analysis and goal setting with students who have variety of psychiatric diagnoses.
Working knowledge of problems and needs of severely emotional and assaultive children and youth; ability to establish rapport and respect without undue resort to physical control and authoritative attitude.
Ability to work and plan with clinical staff in assessing child behavior and planning and implementing treatment plans
ADA requirements will be discussed during the interview process. However, at a minimum, include physical ability to engage in recreational activities with 10-12 year-old children. Physical ability to manage disruptive children and youth without harm to students or staff. Must pass pre-employment CPI Physical Requirements Testing. This is a very active position.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Associate’s Degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or high school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
