The Educational Developmental Assistant will serve as the lead trainer in the Education Enrichment Centers. This position will provide direct supervision and support for the Education Enrichment Centers Job responsibilities include the following:

• Provides transportation, instruction, and activities for residents attending the Educational Enrichment Centers within the assigned Division.
• Responsible for day-to-day instruction and activities, resident assignments, schedule coordination, and other program organizational functions in their assigned area.
• Daily functions include monitoring/oversight of programs, transportation of residents to and from the Educational Enrichment Centers, active treatment and operational efficiency of assigned area.
• Assists with assessments and provides feedback to the Program Coordinator, Teachers, and other professional staff to facilitate progress and independence of the individuals.

Work Location: Educational Services
Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. p.m., Monday - Friday
Position numbers: 60053510 and 60053504

About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link https://vimeo.com/185000006 to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all 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 clearly possess all the following:

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  Basic knowledge of practical application of task analysis and goal writing.
• Knowledge of practical application of behavioral programming techniques .
• Working knowledge of characteristics of the population served and of the medium area when required for the particular job.
• Skill in reading and writing.
• Ability to instruct; to establish rapport and relate to the population served, their families, and a variety of service disciplines (social workers, doctors, psychologists, teachers, nurses, rehabilitation counselors).
• Ability to observe behavior and communicate observations and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.

Management Preferences:

• Experience in educational settings
• Two years minimum experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities in a health care or related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of CPI and CPR.
• Possess a clear and valid Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Other requirements: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, visual acuity, inside/outside activities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with students in an educational environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.