Youth Program/Education Assistant II - Child and Adolescent Programming - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Youth Program Education Assistant II position in the Child and Adolescent Programming (CAP) department of Psychosocial Treatment (PST). The primary purpose of this position is to provide extracurricular services as part of CAP. The position will have daily responsibilities within the Wellness program and the Life Skills program as well as alternative programming and the extracurricular activities program. This position will also provide coverage within the regular academic and group programs as needed. All activities within the position are designed to help children and adolescents gain better skills in the areas of adaptive living, communication, work, social skills, and academic functioning. The position reports to the Principal of Pine Valley and Bowling Green Schools, under the clinical supervision of the Director of PST.

Requirements

• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Associate’s 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Ability to drive an 8-passenger van
• Ability to obtain a CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Provide extracurricular services as part of CAP.
• Daily responsibilities within the Wellness program and the Life Skills program as well as alternative programming and the extracurricular activities program.
• Provide coverage within the regular academic and group programs as needed.
• Help children and adolescents gain better skills in the areas of adaptive living, communication, work, social skills, and academic functioning.

Benefits

• This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree