| Post Code: D706 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9027 | |
| Classification Number: C6725 | |
| Open: 06/26/2009 | |
| Close: 07/10/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with Addictions and Mental Health, Oregon State Hospital (OSH), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Oregon State Hospital is looking for caring and empathetic individuals seeking a career in providing services to mentally and emotionally ill adults. We are offering an exciting PAID EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY for persons with an interest in the mental health field. Experience gained through this training opportunity can be listed as part of the employee’s qualifications on future applications and may qualify you for promotional opportunities. We are currently recruiting for qualified candidates to participate in the OSH paid Nursing Assistant (NA) training program located in Salem. Successful candidates will be placed in Full Time Temporary appointments for up to 90 days. All successful candidates offered a position will start at step 1 of the salary range, which is approximately $12.06 per hour, quoted from the step 1 monthly salary range of $2,090 per month. The next class is scheduled to start September 28, 2009. *NOTE: The approximate hourly salary rate is quoted from the monthly salary range of $2,090 - $2,868. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS Applicant must be able to complete the Nursing Assistant Education Training Program within 90 days of hire. (This training will be provided at the expense of Oregon State Hospital). SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING 1. State of Oregon Application Form PD100 2. Completed Reference Release Form (located at the back of this announcement). 3. A Cover Letter that clearly addresses each of the following competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, email, or fax your completed application material. It must be received no later than on the application deadline. E-mail directly to: OSH.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please indicate in the subject line the Announcement Number LEHS9027.
Oregon State Hospital
Office of Human Resources
2600 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-2682
OR Fax your applications materials to (503) 945-9910
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefit information by doing one of the following: Access the State of Oregon Website at: www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/ Call the DHS Job Line at: (503) 945-5742 Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call (503) 945-2817 or (503) 945-2815 (voice) or (503) 945-2996 (TTY) between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of fax transmissions errors or loss in the mail or email. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selections process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within ten days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. Finger print-based criminal history and driving record checks will be done for applicants offered employment. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine whether an applicant is accepted for employment. NOTE: Applicants of Oregon State Hospital who are offered employment will also be subjected to pre-employment drug testing. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Habilitation Training Technician 1 (HTT1) will be educated to provide care to adults who are mentally and emotionally ill. Educational program will include learning to: Participate in classroom, clinical and laboratory instruction and apply and demonstrate learned skills. Monitor and/or assist patients in daily living activities such as bathing, feeding, grooming, and dressing; assist with lifting, moving, turning, walking patients, assist the licensed nurse with medical care such as collecting specimens, measuring blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, and temperature. Assist with admitting and discharging patients to and from the wards. Serve as a resource person for patients by attending to their basic physical, emotional, and social needs. Assuring that patients have such personal items as soap, toothbrushes, shampoo, and are bathed, groomed, properly clothed, and fed. Escort patients off ward when assigned, maintaining security procedures in transport. Observe and record behavior. Document patients’ response to treatment and share the information with the treatment team; provide input for the changes in treatment programs. Spend time interacting with patients individually or as a group Participate in verbal and physical interventions with patients as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS Flexible work schedule is necessary. Must be able to work flexible hours and in various locations. Work hours subject to change with little notice. May be exposed to communicable diseases including blood borne pathogens. May be exposed to detergents and other cleaning agents on a daily basis. Work with a population of psychiatric patients who are physically disabled, mentally ill or emotionally disturbed, and who may exhibit aggressive or assaultive behavior. Must be able to complete Mon – Fri schedule for 90 days without absence. Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently. Must be able to frequently climb up to 5 flights of stairs while assisting clients. Must be able to engage in activities that require frequent kneeling to the floor. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language. Must possess basic data entry and computer skills. You must have a valid Oregon Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an approved alternate method of transportation. PRIOR TO SUBMITTIMG YOUR APPLICATION HAVE YOU: Reviewed the “Qualifications” section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Clearly stated your qualifying experience on your application? Indicated the correct title, class and announcement numbers from this announcement on your application? Signed and dated your application? Attached any required supplemental information as listed in the “Submit the Following” section? ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) identifies five core values that are at the heart of who we are, what we do, and how we perform; stewardship, responsibility, respect, professionalism, and integrity. DHS aspires to have a workforce that aligns their actions with these core values. This results in employees who adhere to high standards of conduct, accept responsibility for the appropriateness of that conduct, and exhibit a high degree of integrity at all times. DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. Oregon State Hospital
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
(503) 945-2815
(503) 945-9910 (FAX)
REFERENCE RELEASE FORM
Printed Name: _________________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________ | |
