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State of North Carolina

Public sector employer delivering state services

Youth Program/Education Assistant 2

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSampson County, NC, USA$41.4k - $62.1k

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate’s Degree in human services or a related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or a high school or General Educational Development diploma and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • As required by the facility, CPR certification and listing as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation are required before providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead workers and mentors, providing supervision to ensure quality care and prescribed therapeutic interventions in a safe environment for adolescents in state residential treatment programs.
  • Provide training covering broad areas, including complex behavioral programming and on-the-spot counseling.
  • Provide health care services ranging from minimal assistance with independent patients to extensive supervision to protect patients from injury and ensure optimal care for medically fragile patients.
  • Work with adolescents, teachers, parents, and clinical staff to improve clients’ social, academic, and daily functioning skills and reduce aggressive, defensive, anxious, or dangerous behaviors.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of patients and monitor the success of interventions.
  • Observe and interact with patients on an ongoing basis.
  • Serve as treatment team members, providing input on patient status, condition, concerns, and recommendations for improved care.
  • Supervise work, train new staff, perform personnel functions, and ensure safe and smooth unit operation during the assigned shift.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience effectively supervising and training a staff of five or more.
  • Experience with youth and/or adults in teaching, coaching, or supervising.
  • Experience documenting observations and writing reports.
  • Experience organizing and/or leading groups for training or service projects.

About the Company

State of North Carolina

Public sector employer delivering state services

North Carolina State Government employs over 81,000 people across agencies and universities to deliver public services in areas like arts, transportation, IT, environment, public safety, and healthcare. Its offerings are public-sector careers and programs that serve residents and visitors. It differs from private competitors by being a state-run institution with a broad, unified mission and government-funded services, offering benefits and advancement within a public framework. The goal is to provide reliable public services, strengthen communities, grow the economy, invest in public schools, and raise middle-class incomes.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Founded
1789

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