Youth Program/Education Assistant I (Broughton Hospital)
About The Position
Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for one (1) Youth Program Educational Assistant I (YPEA) for second shift (3:00pm-11:30pm). The YPEA implements therapeutic programming, educational instruction, and leisure activities for the co-ed adolescent population (12-17 years old). Additionally, this role is responsible for behavioral observation, reporting, and documentation of participation and responses to interventions. The YPEA works in collaboration with patients, families, external stakeholders, and an interdisciplinary treatment team to identify and meet individual needs of the population served. Ideal candidates for this position maintain a professional demeanor, have the ability to establish a therapeutic rapport with the population served, and act as mentor and role model for clients and co-workers.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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.
- Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.
- This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
- Flexibility to work holidays, and other shifts to meet facility needs are required
Nice To Haves
- Current Nurse Aide I listing
- Two (2) years’ experience working as a CNA with at least 1 (1) year experience working with an adolescent population (ages 12-17)
- Experience in developing and/or facilitating groups/activities
- Documented working knowledge of behavior management programs (ie: points/rewards systems)
- Experience responding to crisis situations (ie: medical or psychiatric emergencies)
Responsibilities
- Implements therapeutic programming
- Educational instruction
- Leisure activities for the co-ed adolescent population (12-17 years old)
- Behavioral observation, reporting, and documentation of participation and responses to interventions
- Works in collaboration with patients, families, external stakeholders, and an interdisciplinary treatment team to identify and meet individual needs of the population served
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
