Youth Program/Education Assistant II
North Carolina North Carolina Dept of Public Safety North Carolina North Carolina Dept of Public Safety Stanly County, NC Stanly County, NC Full-time Full-time $38,516 - $57,775 a year $38,516 - $57,775 a year 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago Description of Work This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
About the position:
This position is located at Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) in New London, NC and works collaboratively to ensure a safe environment for 16-18-year-old who are attending the Tarheel ChalleNGe Program.
This position receives guidance from the Commandant/Assistant Commandant and supervises the Youth Program/Education Assistant I's as well as interacts with cadets.
This 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 behaviors and makes corrections immediately.
Investigates allegations of cadet misconduct and takes timely, appropriate action as needed.
Transports and supervises cadets when participating in offsite TCA activities.
Maintains accountability and serviceability of assigned equipment and supplies.
Ensures cadets and coworkers use all equipment and materials in a safe and proper manner.
This position initiates counseling statements/incident reports when needed to document inappropriate behavior and other occurrences.
About the Tarheel ChalleNGe:
The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) is a quasi-military style resident program for at risk youth in the ages of 16-18.
Sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard, the TCA mission is to redirect the efforts of young adults who have had trouble succeeding in the normal high school environment.
The intent is to give them the skills and attitude to become productive citizens in their communities.
The Academies are located in two different locations:
Salemburg and New London, North Carolina.
It is a 17-month program divided into two distinct phases:
a five-month in-residence phase at the academies, and a twelve-month post-residential phase immediately following graduation for the in-residence phase.
TCA seeks to improve the life and future employment potential of its cadets by concentrating on eight core components which are:
Life Coping Skills, Academic Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Job Skills, Service to Community, Health and Hygiene, Physical Fitness, and Leadership/Followership.
About the NC Dept.
of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor.
Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol.
Also included are these Boards and Commissions:
ABC Commission, Governor's Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.
DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is MH07.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Experience effectively supervising and training a staff of 3 or more.
Experience with youth and/or adults in one of the following areas:
Teaching, Coaching, Supervising.
Experience in documenting observations and report writing.
Experience in organizing and/or leading groups for training or service projects.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
See oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for details.
Associates 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.
Other Necessary Requirements:
Selected candidate will be required to complete the following training provided by TCA:
Foundation and Cadre Courses; CPR (recertify every two years); Non-Violent Interaction Training; Gang Awareness; Hands Off Policy Training.
Obtain CDL license w/passenger endorsement as required to drive a bus to transport Cadets Necessary Special Qualifications 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.
Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management.
Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment.
Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
Per NC General Statute 143B-972.
1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System:
Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back).
This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.
com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Devin L.
West at email protected .
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
About the position:
This position is located at Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) in New London, NC and works collaboratively to ensure a safe environment for 16-18-year-old who are attending the Tarheel ChalleNGe Program.
This position receives guidance from the Commandant/Assistant Commandant and supervises the Youth Program/Education Assistant I's as well as interacts with cadets.
This 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 behaviors and makes corrections immediately.
Investigates allegations of cadet misconduct and takes timely, appropriate action as needed.
Transports and supervises cadets when participating in offsite TCA activities.
Maintains accountability and serviceability of assigned equipment and supplies.
Ensures cadets and coworkers use all equipment and materials in a safe and proper manner.
This position initiates counseling statements/incident reports when needed to document inappropriate behavior and other occurrences.
About the Tarheel ChalleNGe:
The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) is a quasi-military style resident program for at risk youth in the ages of 16-18.
Sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard, the TCA mission is to redirect the efforts of young adults who have had trouble succeeding in the normal high school environment.
The intent is to give them the skills and attitude to become productive citizens in their communities.
The Academies are located in two different locations:
Salemburg and New London, North Carolina.
It is a 17-month program divided into two distinct phases:
a five-month in-residence phase at the academies, and a twelve-month post-residential phase immediately following graduation for the in-residence phase.
TCA seeks to improve the life and future employment potential of its cadets by concentrating on eight core components which are:
Life Coping Skills, Academic Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Job Skills, Service to Community, Health and Hygiene, Physical Fitness, and Leadership/Followership.
About the NC Dept.
of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor.
Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol.
Also included are these Boards and Commissions:
ABC Commission, Governor's Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.
DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is MH07.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Experience effectively supervising and training a staff of 3 or more.
Experience with youth and/or adults in one of the following areas:
Teaching, Coaching, Supervising.
Experience in documenting observations and report writing.
Experience in organizing and/or leading groups for training or service projects.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
See oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for details.
Associates 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.
Other Necessary Requirements:
Selected candidate will be required to complete the following training provided by TCA:
Foundation and Cadre Courses; CPR (recertify every two years); Non-Violent Interaction Training; Gang Awareness; Hands Off Policy Training.
Obtain CDL license w/passenger endorsement as required to drive a bus to transport Cadets Necessary Special Qualifications 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.
Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management.
Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment.
Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
Per NC General Statute 143B-972.
1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System:
Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back).
This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.
com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Devin L.
West at email protected .
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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