Youth Program Education Assistant I - Whitaker PRTF

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is recruiting for multiple Youth Program Education Assistant I's for all shifts at Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Butner, NC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and facilitate daily programming activities for intellectually/developmentally disabled teens and young adults who exhibit extreme behavioral challenges.
• Supervise and ensure safety of individuals.
• Assist in educational and/or vocational programming.
• Facilitate indoor/outdoor leisure activities and encourage participation.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass and maintain all hospital required training during probationary period (including, but not limited to, NCVI/APT, CPR, Fire Safety, etc.).
• Current North Carolina State driver's license.
• Must be available to work all shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of directly related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to pass and maintain all hospital required training during probationary period (including, but not limited to, NCVI/APT, CPR, Fire Safety, etc.).
• Current North Carolina State driver's license.

Benefits

• A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.
• Shift Premiums: Day: 5%, Evening: 10% + 5%, Night: 10% + 5%.

Pay

Pay Grade: MH05
Salary Range: $37,558.00 - $56,336.00

Schedule

• All shifts available.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH)

CRH is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, 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.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. 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.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements will be discussed during the interview including but not limited to lifting, kneeling, walking up and down stairs, and ability to lift 50 pounds. Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application.

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

Theodora Bumpass Ramsey
Email: talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov