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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.
Wright School
This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
We are currently recruiting for a Youth Program/Education Assistant I to function as an Evening Teacher Assistant at Wright School in Durham, NC.. 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, 1:00pm – 11:00pm; however, flexibility is required to meet facility needs. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package.
About the Department of Health and Human Services / Wright School:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is 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 specialists (nurses, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, art therapists, play therapists, rehabilitation therapists, 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 in the methodology, vocabulary, laws and regulations of both disciplines. Treatment services are planned and delivered by the milieu team of Teacher/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 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.
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 with serious emotional and behavioral disabilities;
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. This position requires the physical ability to manage disruptive children and youth without harm to students or staff. Must pass pre-employment CPI Physical Requirements Testing.
Management prefers: Experience in Re-education program; experience in behavioral management preferably with children and youth with emotional disturbance or mental disability.
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. Necessary Required Training or Certification – As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.
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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html
NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting
An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government
**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus (effective 10/18/21)
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.
