YPEA II - Whitaker 2
About The Position
The Youth Program/Education Assistant II works at Whitaker PRTF, an 18-bed secure psychiatric residential treatment facility in Butner. The position provides psychiatric-mental health nursing care, including care related to actual and potential mental and medical problems, and participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for the facility’s residents. Whitaker PRTF provides residential care, supervision, and educational services to residents with complex behavioral, emotional, psychological, and neurological disorders, as well as community liaison support for residents and families. The role is on the evening shift, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. It is designated mandatory, requiring the employee to report to work or stay over during adverse weather events. The position requires CPR certification and listing as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation before providing direct patient care. Salary range: $41,407 to $62,111. A $2,500 sign-on bonus may be offered to eligible applicants, subject to budget approval and eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Associate degree in human services or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Before providing direct patient care, hold CPR certification and be listed as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation.
- Obtain NVCI/APT certification and renew it as required.
- Complete CPR recertification annually.
- Complete Fire Safety Training annually.
- Be available to report to work or stay over during adverse weather events.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to establish good working relationships with paraprofessionals, professionals, residents, and parents.
- Knowledge of practical application of task analysis and goal setting with BED/BEH residents.
- Working knowledge of the problems and needs of severely emotional and assaultive youth.
- Ability to work and plan with clinical staff to assess child behavior and plan and implement treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric-mental health nursing care, including care related to actual and potential mental and medical problems.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for the 18 residents at Whitaker PRTF.
- Work and plan with clinical staff to assess child behavior and develop and implement treatment plans.
- Report to work or stay over during adverse weather events, as this is a mandatory position.
Benefits
- Health insurance options.
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
- NCFlex program, including pre-tax benefits.
- Paid vacation leave.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid community service leave.
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- A sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to eligible applicants, contingent on budget approval and final eligibility determination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
