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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 2 months ago

Youth Program/Education Assistant I

Sampson County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$36K/yr - $54K/yr

2+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking a Youth Program/Education Assistant I to support at-risk youth aged 16-18. The role involves mentoring, supervising, and ensuring the well-being of cadets in a residential program, while also conducting inspections and documenting occurrences during shifts.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Functions as mentors, advisors, counselors and teachers, while communicating the program standards and expectations to the cadets

Identify factors that could lead to inappropriate behaviors and make immediate corrections

These positions will have the most interaction with the cadets and serve as first line supervisors responsible for all aspects of academy life including; conducting inspections of Cadets and their living quarters, physical fitness, basic first aid, transporting and supervising Cadets when participating in off-site TCA activities such as community service projects, job and college fairs, SAT testing and off site training

Responsible for documenting occurrences during shift and briefing following shifts, concerning any problems or issues

Initiate counseling statements/incident reports as needed to document inappropriate behavior

The Youth Program Education Assistants are also required to perform physical fitness tasks (Marching, Running, Push-ups, Sit-ups, Calisthenics and Prolong standing)

Qualification

CPR certificationNurse Aide IIIYouthReport writingGroup leadershipCounselingTeachingSupervisingMentoring

Required

Associate's degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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