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Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title Youth Program/Education Assistant II (S) Position Number Grade MH07 About Us The Department of Public Safety's 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 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work Unleash your potential and make an impact!  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: $41,407.00 - $62,111.00 DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the   State Human Resources Act   with the most qualified individuals.      The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E)   is REQUIRED to   qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not   required   but may be used to   determine   the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who   demonstrate   Management Preferences.      All work history and education (including   accurate   dates of employment/attendance) must be documented   on   the application.   W ork experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s 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 are   not   a 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 of   complying with   all 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 for   the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Visit   www.studentaid.gov   to learn more.    Transcripts     Attaching transcripts is optional ;   however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to   assist   in 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 post