Description of Work

This is a Statewide continuous posting and may or may not reflect current vacancies.

The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA), Youth Program Education Assistant (Assistant Team Leader) positions are located in two locations:Salemburg, Sampson CountyANDNew London, Stanly County.These positions work collaboratively to ensure continuous and adequate supervision, accountability, control, training, safety and well-being of cadets 24 hours/day, 7 days/week while cadets are in the residential phase of the program. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Functions as mentors, advisors, counselors and teachers, while communicating the program standards and expectations to the cadets.
• Identify factors that could lead to inappropriate behaviors and make immediate corrections.
• These positions will have the most interaction with the cadets and serve as first line supervisors responsible for all aspects of academy life including; conducting inspections of Cadets and their living quarters, physical fitness, basic first aid, transporting and supervising Cadets when participating in off-site TCA activities such as community service projects, job and college fairs, SAT testing and off site training.
• Responsible for documenting occurrences during shift and briefing following shifts, concerning any problems or issues.
• Initiate counseling statements/incident reports as needed to document inappropriate behavior.
• The Youth Program Education Assistants are also required to perform physical fitness tasks (Marching, Running, Push-ups, Sit-ups, Calisthenics and Prolong standing).

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Schedules: Individuals work approximately 16 days a month and off 14 days.Additionally, they work Holidays and weekends unless the academy is closed. Shifts include the following:

1st Shift 6am to 7pm (1 hour lunch/break) 2nd Shift10am to 11pm (1 hour lunch/break) 3rd Shift6pm to 7am (1 hour lunch/break)

*Cadresworkingthe weekend areoffWednesday - Friday *Cadresoffon the weekend workWednesday - Friday *All Cadreswork 4 hoursonMonday *Cadres areoff every other weekend *Cadres are offevery other Wednesday - Friday

An example of a typical YPEA I (Cadre) 40 hour per week is as follows: Monday (all cadres)- 4 hours Tuesday (select)- 13 hours (1 hour for lunch/break) Wednesday-Friday - Off Saturdayto Sunday- 26 Hours (1 hour per day for lunch/break)

Monday (all cadres)-4 hours Tuesday (select)-Off Wednesday to Friday- Three 13 hour days - 39 hours (1 hour per day for lunch/break) Saturday to Saturday- Off

Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position isMH05. 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..

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, Governors Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing and Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximatel 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.

About The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy: The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy is a quasi-military style residential program for at risk youth 16-18 years of age, and is sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard. The mission of the Academy is to redirect the efforts of young adults who have had trouble succeeding in the normal high school environment and give them the skills to become productive citizens in their communities.

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. Click these links for additional information:Introduction to the Job Application{tabindex="0"}andAddressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities{tabindex="0"}.(Note:These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possessALLof the following:

• 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.

Necessary Special Qualifications and Requirements: Selected candidate will be required to complete the following training provided by TCA: Basic 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. Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and determination from a Tier I background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management.Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment.

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. Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guide{tabindex="0"}for details.

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

OR

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma andtwo yearsof directly related experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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