Entry-Level Positions Data Bank
For this resource, Ed2NC is defining entry-level positions as jobs with education and experience requirements ranging from High School degree/GED with no experience required to jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or equivalent. e.g., a Masters degree in a related field could be equivalent to two years of relevant work experience.
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Bachelors
Human Services, Criminal Justice
Bachelor's degree in human services field, criminal justice or related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution, and one year of experience working in a secure or residential treatment facility with at-risk youth (Bachelor's degree in a related human services field, such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Education, Religion or similar subjects shall include 25 semester hours of coursework related to the human services field.); or Associate's degree in human services field, criminal justice or related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years' experience working in a secure or residential treatment facility with at-risk youth; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of the organization and operation of treatment programs for juvenile populations, the NC Juvenile Court System, Criminal Justice standards, basic assessment principles, and practical application of a variety of counseling techniques and approaches. - Thorough knowledge of institutional procedures, facility security, and treatment programs for juveniles with emphasis on adolescent behavior, as well as, administration and operation support functions. - Working knowledge and understanding of minority group cultures, group dynamics, and techniques of communicating with adolescents, and behavioral and developmental challenges and their treatment. - Working knowledge of team and consensus building. - Ability to develop, implement and monitor policy and procedures. - Ability to direct, lead and monitor the work of a subordinate staff. - Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize activities. - Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. - Ability to work with all levels of staff.
Dept of Revenue
Associates, High School
Human Services
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.
Basic knowledge of adolescent psychiatric and developmental disorders, intervention models used in behavior intervention programs, medication classes and their side effects. - Ability to observe, problem-solve, coach, report, document, and collect data with regard to treatment / education interventions. - Ability to manage concurrent treatment plans and approved behavioral interventions during interactions with the patient, including ongoing assessments and applying judgement in the application of approved behavioral interventions. - Ability to clearly document patient progress as well as provide daily progress notes. - Knowledge of appropriate protocols for medication administration. - Ability to convey information clearly to family members and treatment team members. - Ability to learn behavior management and supporting counseling techniques.
Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Safety
Associates, High School
Human Services
Associate's Degree in human services or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable knowledge of adolescent psychiatric and developmental disorders, intervention models used in behavior intervention programs, medication classes and their side effects. - Considerable knowledge of appropriate protocols for medication administration. - Ability to convey information clearly to family members and treatment team members. - Ability to clearly document patient progress as well as provide daily progress notes. - Ability to observe, problem-solve, coach, report, document, and collect data with regard to treatment / education interventions. - Ability to manage concurrent treatment plans and approved behavioral interventions during interactions with the patient, including ongoing assessments and applying judgement in the application of approved behavioral interventions. - Ability to learn behavior management and supporting counseling techniques. - Ability to train and supervise lower level staff.
Dept of Revenue
Bachelors
Criminal Justice, Sociology, Education, Religion, Human Services
Bachelor's degree in a related human services field, such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Education, Religion or similar subjects shall include 25 semester hours of coursework related to the human services field; or Bachelor's degree in human services field, criminal justice or related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of learning theory and behavior modification and their application to child development. - Working knowledge of the practical application of developmental and social behavior assessments, goal writing, and program implementation. - Working knowledge of principles and techniques of working with children who exhibit emotional handicaps, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and assaultive and aggressive patterns of behavior. - Skill in observing, recording, and evaluating adaptive, social and psychotic behavior among children. - Skill in instructing. - Ability to plan, implement and monitor a behavior modification treatment program. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff. - Ability to organize and prepare accurate records, charts, and reports and to analyze such information. - Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Dept of Administration, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Transportation
Associates, High School
Biology, Zoology
Associate's degree in Biology, Zoology, or related field from appropriately accredited institution, or High School Degree and two years of animal care experience in a zoo or related facility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Working knowledge of basic animal biology, anatomy and physiology. - Working knowledge of animal's natural history and behavior. - Working knowledge of life support systems and operations. - Ability to conduct oral informal pubic presentations. - Ability to physically capture, handle and restrain live exotic and potentially dangerous animals with use of associated capture equipment. - Skills to identify and interpret subtle changes in animal health and behavior.
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety