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Public Safety

Job Location:

Sampson County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 41407 - 62111

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Youth Program/Education Assistant II (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH07

About Us

The Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions including Emergency Management Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Alcohol Law Enforcement Samarcand Training Academy and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

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Employees serve as the lead workers / mentors providing supervision to ensure quality care and prescribed therapeutic interventions in a safe environment for adolescents in state residential treatment programs. Work includes training that covers broad areas such as complex behavioral programming and on-the-spot counseling. Employees in this classification may provide health care services ranging from minimal levels of assistance with independent patients to extensive supervision to protect patients from injuring themselves or others and to ensure optimal health care for medically fragile patients many of whom are non-ambulatory. Employees work with adolescents and their teachers parents and clinical staff toward improving clients social academic and daily functioning skills as well as reducing aggressive defensive anxious and/or dangerous behaviors. Work involves conducting ongoing assessments of patients and monitoring the level of success of the intervention. Adolescents served are diagnosed with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and developmental disorders which may include maladaptive unpredictable and potentially dangerous behaviors. Work involves ongoing observation and interaction with patients. Employees serve as members of the treatment team by providing input regarding the status condition concerns and recommendations for improved care. Work is performed under the supervision of clinical program staff. Employees supervise work trains new staff performs personnel functions and is responsible for the safe and smooth operation of the unit during their assigned shift.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

Location: Sampson County (Tarheel Challenge Salemburg)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $41407.00 - $62111.00

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E)is REQUIRED toqualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are notbut may be used todeterminethe pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants whodemonstrateManagement Preferences.

All work history and education (includingaccuratedates of employment/attendance) must be documentedonthe application.Work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but arenota substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences

Experience effectively supervising and training a staff of 5 or more.
Experience with youth and/or adults in one of the following areas: Teaching Coaching Supervising.
Experience in documenting observations and report writing.
Experience in organizing and/or leading groups for training or service projects.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists ofcomplying withall federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Transcripts

Attaching transcripts is optional;however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts toassistin providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years andwasdischarged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape.PREA Hiring and Promotion ProhibitionsSelected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibitemployment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide informationregardingthe status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager.If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process pleasevisitState Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications please place a support ticket. For basic informationregardingemployment with North Carolina State Government please call . If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status please contact Lovely Evans at .

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associates Degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications As required by facility CPR certification and listing as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation required prior to providing direct patient care.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Lovely Dell Evans

Recruiter Email:

AgencySafetyDivision Dept of Public SafetyJob Classification TitleYouth Program/Education Assistant II (S)Position NumberGradeMH07About UsThe Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and pr...