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Murdoch Developmental Center is currently accepting applications for Youth Program Education Assistant I's. Youth Program Education Assistant I’s provide direct support and facilitate daily programming activities for intellectually/developmentally disabled children, teens, and young adults who exhibit extreme behavioral challenges. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing supervision and ensuring safety of individuals
• Assisting in educational and/or vocational programming
• Facilitating indoor/outdoor leisure activities and encouraging participation
• Crisis-intervention which includes de-escalation of aggressive individuals and, at times, physical interventions
• Facilitate goals in areas of grooming, hygiene, dining, and residential skills to promote independence
• Participate in Community outings
• Assisting individuals in areas of daily living skills while promoting their independence
• Transportation when needed for school, outings, appointment, etc.
• Writing monthly progress notes for goals and recording of behavior data
• Meal preparation and following nutrition guidelines
• Coaching in areas of social skills, community safety awareness, problem solving

Multiple positions and shifts available across several programs. These full-time positions are eligible for the full State of North Carolina employee benefit package including health insurance and retirement benefits.

Work Schedule Shift Premium
1st Shift: 6:30am–3:00pm 5% Weekend Only
2nd Shift 11:30am-8:00pm (Floater) 20% Weekday & 25% Weekend
2nd Shift: 2:30pm–11:00pm 20% Weekday & 25% Weekend
3rd Shift: 10:45pm-6:45am 10% Weekday & 15% Weekends

Shifts include alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled. These positions are designated as mandatory and required to work as scheduled during periods of inclement weather.

Salary Grade MH05
Recruitment Range $34,084 - $51,125
Positions: Multiple

• This posting reflects the new Salary Classification effective 6/1/22.

About Murdoch Developmental Center:
Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry. To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below: https://vimeo.com/268881255

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

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  Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness
• Working knowledge of basic health care, hygiene and safety
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and follow both oral and written instructions
• Proven ability to report information both orally and in writing
• Current North Carolina State driver's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain all facility required training (CPI, CPR, First Aid, and other job-related training)

Management Preferences:

• Previous experience providing support to individuals who exhibit extreme behavioral challenges that may escalate to physically aggressive behavior
• Experience in utilizing de-escalation strategies with individuals
• Demonstrated ability to implement behavior support plans
• Prior experience in assisting individuals in educational and/or vocational programming

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

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.