Behavioral Programming Technician

Agency

NC School for the Deaf

Division

NC School for the Deaf

Job Classification Title

Behavioral Programming Technician (S)

Position Number

60039024

Grade

NC02

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Description of Work

Do you want to be a part of a team who truly change and impact student's lives?

If working with an inter-disciplinary team and enhancing your American Sign Language skills is something you are passionate about, then please consider the Behavior Programming Technician position at the North Carolina School for the Deaf in beautiful Morganton, NC.

This position is a member of the Behavior Health Team that is responsible for providing support to Student Life Trainers in monitoring and intervening with student behavior. This includes organizing team meetings, assisting in the development of program goals and the subsequent implementation strategy to achieve those goals.

The employee will organize activities which proactively address student behavior needs. In addition, the employee assists during crisis situations, documents behavior and consults with team members and the psychologist. The employee will work closely with the academic BPT to design and implement developmental educational activities for use during residential times, and respond to any crisis.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Salary Range:
$35,000 and up - Dependent on qualifying education and relevant experience.

About the North Carolina School for the Deaf:

The North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) is a specialty residential school for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students, ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty-two), with a catchment area encompassing the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina.

Established in 1894, the school provided significant milestones in deaf and blind education. North Carolina School for the Deaf operates per the academic calendar, from August to May, with additional summer programming in June. Students are typically present on campus Sunday afternoons through Friday afternoons. In general, support services and administration operate year-round.

Behavior Assistance:  

The Behavior Programming Technician (BPT) assists in coordinating positive behavior support activities for all assigned students. This includes, but is not limited to: 

• •Assisting in the design, implementation, and documentation of external motivation systems which provide daily or weekly incentives for all students. 
• Planning and facilitating structured, proactive skill development activities that address relevant topics that encourage appropriate behavior.
• Working with students who have difficulty maintaining appropriate behavior. This could be on an emergency basis or on a regular schedule. These activities can include discussing alternatives to problem behavior, practicing relaxation techniques, and/or assisting the student in maintaining a daily journal. 
• Provide a model for others that demonstrates supportive interactions, interpersonal behavior and appropriate participation in all academic and social activities of daily living. 

Crisis Intervention:   

The BPT provides crisis intervention assistance when necessary and is required to:

•   Obtain and maintain certification and expertise in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. (NCI)
• Attend training activities each year that relate to crisis intervention and behavior support. 
• Understand and demonstrate a calm, non-confrontational approach when dealing with students and staff. 
• Work as a team member to develop and implement strategies to ensure successful completion of program goals. 
• Document all involvement in a crisis and assure this documentation is completed before the end of that working day. 
• As needed, works one-on-one with students to resolve or prevent problem behavior from occurring.  

Records and Data Collection: 

 The BPT shall observe and collect data regarding student behavior for students who have been identified as having behavior difficulties or who are in need of additional support. Regular communication with , staff psychologist and supervisor regarding these observations. As needed, attend psychiatric or other necessary consultations to present the data collected.  

Meetings / IEP and Program Plan Activities:  The BPT will participate in staff meetings, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), or psychiatric appointments as scheduled. Additional duties include:

• Meet with teachers, residential life staff, mental health therapists and/or parents to discuss relevant behavior issues.
• Establish good working relationships with staff and professionals.
• Assist in monitoring students during off-campus activities as well as with students who are not permitted to attend off-campus activities.
• Work closely to develop activities and workshops to foster independent living skills.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate degree in mental health or child development program from an appropriately accredited institution which includes a six-months practicum/internship in a similar setting and one year of the above experience (one year of the above experience may be substituted for the practicum);

or

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of instruction experience, two years of which must have been in instructional work requiring goal writing and application of behavioral management techniques at the level equivalent to the Educational/ Developmental Assistant or Health Care Technician;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C of the General Statutes. This includes any transfers to NCSD from another state agency who are currently considered Chapter 126 (SPA) employees.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. 

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid community service leave, retirement, health, dental and vision insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

Recruitment Salary Range $35,000 and up - Dependent on qualifying education and relevant experience.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Supplemental Information:

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject and not 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.

Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are strictly prohibited on campus.

Application Process:
 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety and review BEFORE submission. Applications can be submitted more than once however, the most recent application will be used to determine eligibility and compensation.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

• The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. 

 Veteran’s and National Guard Preference:

• 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

 ADA Accommodations:

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSD will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide information on the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.

You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-544-6312.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Wendy Charlene Helmig

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]