Behavioral Health Coach(Youth Program Edu Asst I) - Murdoch Developmental Center

Agency Division Job Classification Title Youth Program/Education Assistant I (S) Position Number Grade MH05 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work Behavioral Health Coaches provide direct support and facilitate daily programming activities for intellectually/developmentally disabled children, teens, and young adults who exhibit extreme behavioral challenges. Job duties include but are not limited to: providing supervision and ensuring safety of individuals, assisting in educational and/or vocational programming, facilitating indoor/outdoor leisure activities and encouraging participation, crisis-intervention which includes de-escalation of aggressive individuals and, at times, physical interventions, facilitate goals in areas of grooming, hygiene, dining, and residential skills to promote independence, participate in Community outings, assisting individuals in areas of daily living skills while promoting their independence, transportation when needed for school, outings, appointment, writing monthly progress notes for goals and recording of behavior data, meal preparation and following nutrition guidelines and coaching in areas of social skills, community safety awareness, problem solving. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $40,700.00 - $44,500.00 *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. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behaviors Valid Driver’s License This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.   Work Schedule                                        Shift Premium    1st Shift:              6:30am–3:00pm                               5% Weekend Only  2nd Shift             11:30am-8:00pm  (Floater)              20% Weekday & 25% Weekend  2nd Shift:            2:30pm–11:00pm                             20% Weekday & 25% Weekend  3rd Shift:            10:45pm-6:45am                              10% Weekday & 15% Weekends Shifts include alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled.   *Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus* To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the 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) The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here . About Murdoch Developmental Center: Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the  North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry .  To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below:  https://vimeo.com/268881255 Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act 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 & License