| Post Code: D708 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9050 | |
| Classification Number: C6708 | |
| Open: 10/27/2009 | |
| Close: 11/12/2009 | |
| Location: Portland, Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with Addictions and Mental Health Services, Oregon State Hospital, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). This list will be used to fill full-time positions in the Acuity and Security Program (ASP). The ASP Mental Health Security Technician’s will be flexibly assigned to any unit, shift or program area on either the Salem or Portland campus. These positions are represented by a union. 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 needed in either Salem or Portland. NOTE: Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. INTRODUCTION DHS is a large, diverse organization with multiple goals and exceptionally broad department-wide programs. DHS aspires to have a workforce who will adhere to high standards of conduct and who will embrace the department’s core values of Integrity, Stewardship, Responsibility, Respect and Professionalism. Successful candidates will embrace and model these core values as well as the DHS mission of “Assisting people to become independent, healthy, and safe”. The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for mentally and emotionally ill adult specialty populations from throughout the state. Inpatient services are currently licensed for 700 beds on 19 treatment units and 70 residential beds on 2 treatment units OSH also offers community outreach services, specialized evaluations, and has a consumer support office. The security department functions as a focal point for the Oregon State Hospital. The department operates 24-hours per day, 7 days a week. The Oregon State Hospital Security Department's mission is to provide a system for the security person,s vehicles, state buildings and state property on campus, and to provide general assistance to people doing business with or associated with the hospital. The Security Department performs the following services: Provides for the security of individuals and property on the hospital campus by making reports as required on criminal acts, unsafe conditions, behavior violations or incidents requiring correction, assistance or information. Provides for the transportation of patients. Responds to emergencies for injuries, patient/resident restraint, fire, etc; by providing first aid, intervention or communication to other emergency responders. Gathers information and investigates crimes or incidents related to crimes occurring within the boundaries of the hospital campus. Provides security training to employees, riot control and disturbance response. Performs periodic building inspections for security purposes. Dispatches employees, public safety officers, and emergency vehicles (e.g. fire and police). Acts as a centralizing communication center for phone systems, information, and general assistance. Secures patient property and maintains a quality mail service, protecting the rights of patients/residents at all times. Transports patients/residents within the hospital and community. Provides grounds security for the protection of patients/residents, staff, visitors and property of the hospital. QUALIFICATIONS Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section:
NOTE: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) systems, which is determined through a National Fingerprint based Criminal History Record check. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING 1. State of Oregon Application Form PD100 2. Completed Reference Release Form (attached to the back of this recruitment) You may deliver, mail, email, or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than on the application deadline. E-mail directly to: OSH.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS9050. Oregon State Hospital
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Kaitlin Hand
2600 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-2682
or
FAX your application materials to 503-945-9910
When faxing your application please include a coversheet indicating the number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at: http://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) 945-2814 (voice) or (503) 945-2817 (voice) or 503-945-2996 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (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 transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. 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 selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 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. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of Mental Health Security Technician (MHST) position is to provide security and escort services for mentally ill adults. The Acuity and Security Program (ASP) MHST positions will serve a unique role in that they will be allocated to programs, units and shifts with demonstrated acuity and security needs beyond the capacity of the base assigned full-time employees, including swing and night shifts which haven't historically been staffed with roving security. The ASP MHST’s will be flexibly assigned to any unit, shift or program area on either the Salem or Portland campus. The ASP MHST, like all MHST’s have a primary function to complete a variety of duties and tasks as assigned by the security supervisors and to provide for safety and security of patients and staff by responding to behavioral situation and providing a presence and support on the treatment units. Major Duties Include: Safety Patrol and Response Functions: Performs routine patrol and response throughout the hospital and assists in de-escalating situations and deterring incidents through presence. Responds to incidents of alleged criminal acts. Gathers evidence, writes reports and protects crime scenes. Provides follow-up to critical incidents as directed by the Support Services Supervisor 2 or Security Director. Security Team Functions: Provides campus security checks. Monitors and screens visitation areas. Performs admissions searches and unit searches for contraband. Provides response to patient escapes and unauthorized leave. Performs vehicular and walking patient escorts. Communication Center Functions: Provides information transmittal services via personal request, telephones, mail categorization, facsimile, two-way-radio, and electronic mail. Other functions including the monitoring of emergency alarms, patient movement via cameras, and badge assignment. Performs LEDS inquiries, coordinates patient property deposits and withdrawals. WORKING CONDITIONS Must have basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the work place. You must be able to obtain and maintain access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Service systems, which is determined through a National Fingerprint based Criminal History Record check. Daily contact with physically disabled, mentally and/or emotionally disturbed patients who may exhibit aggressive behavior. Daily contact with patients in remote locations without immediate contact with others. Must have the ability to react quickly to changing situations; travel by motor vehicle, at times in inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. Must sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work hours are subject to change with little notice. May be required to work hours that exceed regular schedule, i.e. a double shift or a different shift in addition to the regular schedule. Staff may be required to work additional hours during emergency situations; i.e. disasters, to meet minimum staffing requirements, conduct emergency transports, etc. Required to transport, escort and interact with potentially dangerous patients while using appropriate security equipment. Required to work with patients of the opposite sex. Requires working inside under crowded conditions, watching monitors. May be exposed to combative patients/residents and/or angry visitors. Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION HAVE YOU Reviewed the “Qualifications” section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Clearly states 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 the following 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
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