Salary: $38,516.00 - $57,775.00 AnnuallyLocation : Granville County, NCJob Type: Permanent Full-TimeJob Number: 24-12125 CRH MPDepartment: Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision: Central Regional HospitalOpening Date: 11/12/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJob Class Title: Youth Program / Education Assistant IIPosition Number: 60048041Section: Child and Adolescent Program (CAP)Salary Grade: MH07Recruitment Range: $42,780.00 - $46,580.00 AnnuallyDescription of WorkCentral Regional Hospital***SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***A Sign-on bonus of $3,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting. **See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.This is a repost. Previous applicants are currently under review and do not need to reapply. We are currently recruiting for Youth Program / Education Assistant IIs in our Child and Adolescent Programming Department (CAP) at Central Regional Hospital (CRH). These positions provide extracurricular services as part of Child and Adolescent Programming (CAP). Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Leading groups, classes and special events as part of the therapeutic education/extracurricular program in the Adolescent and Child Malls.
- Provide coverage for teacher absences on an as-needed basis.
- Plan and lead special extracurricular activities that focus on educational goals as well as the development of behavioral, social and cognitive skills (such as field trips or special activities on teacher workdays or at other times).
- Communicate effectively with coworkers from multiple disciplines regarding plans for groups and activities, as well as patients' behavior during groups and activities.
- Provide accurate documentation and tracking of assigned programming.
- Use computers to track patients' participation and progress, plan group activities and obtain materials for groups.
Child and Adolescent Programming (CAP) is a department at Central Regional Hospital that includes approximately 30 employees. It is affiliated and works closely with the Child and Adolescent unit and provides therapeutic educational services, clinical groups, and extracurricular activities for child and adolescent patients (as well as educational services for some young adult patients). These are full-time positions and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. The normal working hours are Monday - Friday, forty hours per week from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and occasional weekends with notice; flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. CAP is a mandatory operation during adverse weather. The YPEA II will belong to a coverage team and will be required to be at the hospital during an adverse weather event when that team is up. Also, this position is required to do some weekend work 3-4 times per year.About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. CRH is one of three regional state psychiatric hospitals in North Carolina whose purpose is to diagnose and treat children, adolescents and adults with mental illness. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.About the Department of Health and Human Services: The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care. 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 the for more information. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo 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:
- Experience in the care of children with psychiatric disorders, children with trauma, behaviors that have the potential to be verbally or physically aggressive, and/or any individual that is Intellectually or Developmentally delayed.
- Ability to mentor and lead lower level staff.
- Ability to plan and lead classes and/or sports, field trips, skills-based groups, patient meetings and other activities.
- Must have a current driver's license
- Ability to drive an 8-passenger van
- Ability to obtain a CDL license.
Physical Requirements: Position requires average physical activity. Consistent motivation and energy are necessary to ensure quality service delivery. Requires ability to run, stand for periods of time, go up and down stairs and be outdoors for several hours at a time. Involves manual dexterity and the ability to use educational tools such as glue guns, scissors, paper cutters, garden tools and so forth. Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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 and two years of directly related work experience; orHigh school or General Educational Development diploma and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited colleges or universities Supplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. 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. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-###-####. **Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus** 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 NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.01 It is critical to our screening process that your application reflect accurate and detailed information to support your work history to determine qualifications. I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.) Applications that are incomplete or lack sufficient information to evaluate will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Have you reviewed your application to ensure that your work experience is detailed, accurate and complete?
02 Do you have previous work experience in the care of children with psychiatric disorders, children with trauma, behaviors that have the potential to be verbally or physically aggressive, and/or any individual that is Intellectually or Developmentally delayed. If yes, this experience must be clearly reflected on your application under previous job duties.
03 Do you have a current valid driver's license , ability to drive an 8-passenger van and the ability to obtain a CDL license?
04 Please select below your highest level of completed education.
- High School or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Required Question