Assistant Team Leader - State of North Carolina : Job Details

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 County AND New 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).

These are full time positions (40 hours per week) with Benefits.

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 Shift 10am to 11pm (1 hour lunch/break)

3rd Shift 6pm to 7am (1 hour lunch/break)

* Cadres working the weekend are off Wednesday - Friday

* Cadres off on the weekend work Wednesday - Friday

* All Cadres work 4 hours on Monday

* Cadres are off every other weekend

* Cadres are off every 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

Saturday to 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 is MH05. 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, 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.

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.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 and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (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 possess ALL of 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.

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.

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.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.

* If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification

* The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

* Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Devin L. West at [email protected].