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Wright School
We are currently recruiting for multiple Youth Program Education Assistant I’s to function as Teacher/Counselor Assistants 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 these positions are Evenings 1- 11 pm, M- Thurs. however, flexibility is required to meet facility needs. These are full-time positions and eligible for the full state benefits package.
Positions #60043533, #60047820
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 possess education/experience that clearly demonstrates all of the following:
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
Physical ability to manage disruptive children and youth without harm to students or staff
ADA requirements will be discussed during the interview process. However, at a minimum, must pass pre-employment CPI Physical Requirements Testing and maintain all required training requirements.
Management preferences:
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
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; 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 Service 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.
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