What You'll Be Doing

The Child Welfare Residential Case Aide will provide emergency shelter care and supervision for youth in the custody of Wake County Human Services by providing supervision and structure including implementation of a behavior management system, modeling positive interactions and appropriate behavior, facilitating appointments for health, mental health and other needs, participating in team meetings to assess needs, progress and make recommendations.

*This is a temporary, part-time role*

Primary duties will be:

• Providing therapeutic, trauma informed residential intervention methods for children/adolescents with various Mental Health/Substance Use diagnosis ranging in ages from 0-17 as they await placement
• Monitoring (face to face), administering medication, redirecting behavior, assisting youth in developing life skills that are choice and consequence focused, supervising youth while in the community and transporting them to events, school, and appointments
• Maintaining a daily log of progress notes and ensure that all notes are completed by end of shift
• Assisting with community links and resources
• Maintaining clear access for communication between the youth and their systems of Care individuals (example Social Worker, approved family members/friends, probation officers, case managers, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, GAL and those identified as part of program)
• Maintaining shift coverage to assist in crisis intervention and in case of inclement weather

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission is, in partnership with the community, to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, WCHHS is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the federal or state level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to WCHHS implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of job-related experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development
• One year experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting, OR two years of experience working with youth in an inpatient/residential setting, (i.e., Group Home, Detention Center), OR specialized experience with a predominate diagnosis cluster of the patients served (i.e., Teens with MH/IDD/SA)

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions
• Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families
• Demonstrates ability to follow behavior programs
• Ability to actively supervise therapeutic & recreational activities
• Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing
• Emotional intelligence to manage difficult case situations

About This Position

Location: HSC Swinburne Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Temporary

Work Schedule: Schedule may vary, evening and weekend availability required

Hiring Range: $20 an hour

Market Range: 22.13 - 28.73

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: This requisition is open until filled and may close at any time

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Wake County Government