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

Behavioral Health Coach(Youth Program Edu Asst I) - Murdoch Developmental Center

Granville County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$41K/yr - $44K/yr

2+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is part of the North Carolina State Government, which employs over 76,000 individuals. They are seeking a Behavioral Health Coach to provide direct support and facilitate programming activities for developmentally disabled youth, focusing on supervision, crisis intervention, and promoting independence through daily living skills.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Behavioral Health CoachingCrisis InterventionIntellectual/Developmental DisabilitiesValid Driver’s LicenseCPR CertificationCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

Associate's Degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution

High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of directly related experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience

To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks

All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy