Youth Program Education Assistant I​/Asst. Team Leader; Sampson County; Temporary

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• This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position.
• Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
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  Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.
• All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.
• Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application)
• Positions will be assigned to the Department of Public Safety - National Guard
  - Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA).
• Employee works collaboratively to assure a safe environment for 16-18 year olds who are attending the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy Program.
• Position functions as a mentor, advisor, counselor and teacher while communicating the program standards and expectations to the cadets.
• Employee identifies factors that could lead to inappropriate behavior and make immediate corrections.
• Position has the most interaction with the cadets and serves as the front line supervisor responsible for all aspects of academy life.
• Responsible for documenting occurrences during shift and briefing follow on shifts concerning any problems or issues.
• Position initiates counseling statement/incident reports as needed to document inappropriate behavior.
• Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.

• Experience with teaching, coaching and mentoring 16-18-year-old at-risk youth
• Experience observing, assessing and collecting data associated with at-risk youth behavior (failing to follow instructions, altercations with other cadets, disrespecting adult leaders and/or peers)
• Experience in organizing and/or leading groups for training or service projects

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

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North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

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