What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Management Technician position at Virginia Central State Hospital?
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We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA , veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Central State Hospital (CSH) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).
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Central State Hospital is currently seeking an experienced individual to be responsible for controlling all access to and from a maximum-security unit where court ordered patients from the criminal justice system are assigned for psychiatric evaluation and/or treatment. The successful candidate will wear protective gear during the course of their shift and work with the most acute patients in the Forensic Program. They will be expected to intervene verbally and physically to maintain a safe and secure environment. Additional duties include but are not limited to: supervising and observing patients’ activities; transporting and escorting patients within the Forensic Program or to destinations throughout the facility, to courts, hospitals, medical appointments and other facilities in the state; assisting with the admission process to include the searching of patients; participating with seclusion and restraints activities; explaining unit policies/regulations. This position will also secure items not allowed in the unit; including inspecting packages; operating electrical doors; receiving incoming telephone calls; notifying staff of deliveries; issuing keys and maintaining a key record inventory.
We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA , veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Central State Hospital (CSH) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).
* UP TO $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS*
Central State Hospital is currently seeking an experienced individual to be responsible for controlling all access to and from a maximum-security unit where court ordered patients from the criminal justice system are assigned for psychiatric evaluation and/or treatment. The successful candidate will wear protective gear during the course of their shift and work with the most acute patients in the Forensic Program. They will be expected to intervene verbally and physically to maintain a safe and secure environment. Additional duties include but are not limited to: supervising and observing patients’ activities; transporting and escorting patients within the Forensic Program or to destinations throughout the facility, to courts, hospitals, medical appointments and other facilities in the state; assisting with the admission process to include the searching of patients; participating with seclusion and restraints activities; explaining unit policies/regulations. This position will also secure items not allowed in the unit; including inspecting packages; operating electrical doors; receiving incoming telephone calls; notifying staff of deliveries; issuing keys and maintaining a key record inventory.
Minimum Qualifications
THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING TO ADD TO OUR TEAM:
- Willingness to wear safety equipment as required.
- Ability to work Evening Shift (2:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.) or Night Shift (10:00p.m. – 6:00a.m.)
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.
- Experience in the field of security and/or mental health experience.
- A valid driver’s license and the willingness to work any shift, work overtime, and work flex shifts as needed, if required.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions; possess excellent observation, decision making and documentation skills.
- Possession of excellent motor skills, ability to lift heavy objects and use upper extremities to hold, grasp and manipulate work materials.
- Ability to bend at waist and knees; walk and/or stand a minimum of 90% of the time on the shift, and be able to deal appropriately with verbally abusive, physically aggressive & provocative behaviors from our patient population.
- Ability to administer CPR, as well as perform duties independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
WE’RE EXCITED IF YOU ALSO HAVE:
- Previous work experience in safety and security.
- Previous work experience in a mental health setting.
Special Requirements
An extensive criminal history background investigation, employment references, and drug testing will be conducted.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Central State Hospital accepts only on-line applications. To be considered for this position, you must complete an application through the online employment system at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you prefer to use (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.
LIST ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE. IN DESCRIBING YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Each submission is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. This review is based on the actual narrative provided by the applicant, not on the basis of job titles listed. Therefore, it is essential to provide descriptive information prior to submission for consideration. Please call (804) 524-7111 for any assistance needed.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and Central State Hospital, that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, CSH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you prefer to use (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.
LIST ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE. IN DESCRIBING YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Each submission is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. This review is based on the actual narrative provided by the applicant, not on the basis of job titles listed. Therefore, it is essential to provide descriptive information prior to submission for consideration. Please call (804) 524-7111 for any assistance needed.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and Central State Hospital, that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, CSH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with national service experience are encouraged to apply.
Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability? If yes, please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section using the optional document section.
Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability? If yes, please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section using the optional document section.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Central State Hospital is a DBHDS (Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services) facility. DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request medical or religious accommodations. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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