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NC Department of Health and Human Services · 3 weeks ago

EDA-EEC ~ Caswell Developmental Center

Lenoir County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27K/yr - $47K/yr

1+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. The Educational Developmental Assistant serves as a lead trainer and activity facilitator, providing educational enrichment activities tailored to residents' abilities while supervising and supporting the staff and activities in the Education Enrichment Centers.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead trainer and activity facilitator in the Education Enrichment Centers

Provide educational enrichment activities tailored to each resident’s abilities

Assist with instruction and group activities during early morning and lunchtime sessions, as well as transportation when needed

Responsible for day-to-day instruction, activity planning, schedule coordination, and other organizational functions within the assigned area

Monitor activities, ensuring active treatment, and maintaining the operational efficiency of the Educational Enrichment Centers

Document relevant participation information and provide feedback to the Lead EDA, EPA, and Teachers to support resident engagement, enjoyment, progress, and independence

Qualification

Educational activities knowledgeBehavioral programming techniquesInstructional methodsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingCustomer service skillsRapport buildingCooperative workModeling behaviorSupport participationActivity planningSchedule coordinationDirect service experienceCPI certificationCPR certificationEarly Childhood educationTeamworkIndependent workFeedback provision

Required

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with students in an educational environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must possess a working knowledge of characteristics of population served and methods for educational instruction, as well as reinforcement strategies to encourage resident participation and success

Proficiency in reading, writing and critical thinking

Ability to instruct, support participation and model; to establish rapport and relate to population served, their support staff, and the resident's assigned teacher

Ability to work cooperatively, independently and with a group

Must possess effective communication and customer service skills, as well as interpersonal skills to work together with residents and a variety of service disciplines to share information of observed behaviors and communication of observations and recommendations effectively

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Preferred

Basic knowledge of educational activities, methods of instruction, and practical application of behavioral programming techniques

Experience in education settings with extensive instructional knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with others

Successful completion of CPI and CPR

Associate Degree in Early Childhood and experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges and autism

Two years minimum experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities in an educational setting or a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience