Youth Program Assistant II - 122990308, 122990307
About The Position
The Youth Program Assistant II works in the Children Services section and directly supervises youth served by the Group Care Program. The employee implements the Department-operated Group Home’s residential treatment program and operates the home in accordance with health, fire, sanitation, and licensing standards to protect residents’ health, safety, and well-being. The employee develops an individualized plan of care for each resident and monitors progress toward the plan’s goals during the child’s stay. This full-time position requires flexibility to change hours as needed, including overnight, weekend, and day shifts.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: high school graduation and three years of experience working with emotionally or mentally handicapped clients, emphasizing behavioral management, preferably including one year with children and youth; an associate degree in a human service field and two years of such experience, preferably including one year with children or youth; a four-year degree and one year of experience working with emotionally or mentally handicapped clients, emphasizing behavioral management; or a four-year degree in a human service field.
- General knowledge of behavioral, emotional, and socioeconomic problems of children and their treatment.
- Ability to apply counseling techniques to problems in individual and group sessions.
- Submit to required drug testing and law enforcement background check.
- Have or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
- Obtain a pre-employment physical at the applicant’s expense; complete a TB test and medical history form before employment.
- Attend and complete CPR/First Aid within the first 30 days of employment.
- Provide documentation of education.
- Adhere to the Cumberland County Department of Social Services dress code, including its guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.
- Be flexible to change work hours as needed, including overnight and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise youth served by the Group Care Program.
- Implement the residential treatment program for the Department-operated Group Home.
- Operate the home in compliance with applicable health, fire, sanitation, and licensing standards, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
- Develop an individualized plan of care for each resident.
- Monitor residents’ progress on their plans of care and goals during their stay.
- Assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
