Youth Program/Education Assistant II - Child and Adolescent Programming - Central Regional Hospital
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to provide extracurricular services as part of Child and Adolescent Programming. The position will have daily responsibilities within the Wellness program and the Live Skills program as well as alternative programming and the extracurricular activities program. This position will also provide coverage within the regular academic and group programs, as needed. All activities within the position are designed to help children and adolescents gain better skills in the areas of adaptive living, communication, work. Social skills, and academic functioning. The position reports directly to the School Principal under the clinical supervision of the Director of PST.
Requirements
- Must have a current valid driver's license.
- Successfully complete all required initial one-time trainings and hospital/clinical orientations.
- Successful annual completion of hospital training, NVCI training, discipline specific training, and required departmental training.
- Associate’s Degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- As required by facility, CPR certification and listing as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation required prior to providing direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the care of children with psychiatric disorders, children with trauma, behaviors that have the potential to be verbally or physically aggressive, and/or any individual that is Intellectually or Developmentally delayed.
- Ability to mentor and lead lower level staff.
- Ability to plan and lead classes and/or sports, field trips, skills-based groups, patient meetings and other activities.
- Ability to drive an 8-passenger van
- Ability to obtain a CDL license.
Responsibilities
- Provide extracurricular services as part of Child and Adolescent Programming.
- Daily responsibilities within the Wellness program and the Live Skills program as well as alternative programming and the extracurricular activities program.
- Provide coverage within the regular academic and group programs, as needed.
- Help children and adolescents gain better skills in the areas of adaptive living, communication, work, social skills, and academic functioning.
Benefits
- full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement
- paid vacation, sick, and community service leave
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
