| Post Code: D706 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9612 | |
| Classification Number: C6520 | |
| Open: 10/27/2009 | |
| Close: 11/12/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with Addictions and Mental Health, Oregon State Hospital, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). This position 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 they occur. 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 at 700 hospital 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. QUALIFICATIONS Your PD 100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. Two Years of experience guiding recreational events and activities (e.g. sports event referee, overseeing or teaching swimming and/or aquatic exercises, organizing tournaments, planning community outings, planning and teaching crafts, etc.). A Bachelors degree in Physical Education or a field of recreation may be substituted for two years of experience. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING
E-mail directly to: OSH.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS9612.
Oregon State Hospital
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Kaitlin Hand
2600 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-2682
OR
You may also fax your application materials to (503) 945-9910
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
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. I f you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 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. 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 primary purpose of this position is to work independently in establishing a positive leadership role that teaches the benefits of wellness and physical activity as well as the use of recreational and leisure activity as a contributor to emotional and physical well being. This position also enhances the therapeutic milieu by providing leisure, recreational and social activities. Employees in this classification are generally assigned to work in one of the following patient population programs: Geriatric Treatment Mall is part of the Geriatric Treatment Program that serves older adults with psychiatric/medical disorders who require intensive nursing and psychiatric care not available in a less restrictive setting. The unit serves adults who are brain-injured or multiply disabled. Specific duties include: assisting in leading groups for treatment programs; working and assisting the rehabilitation staff and to assist with individual treatment programs as assigned. For assigned groups prepare supplies/equipment and document participation according to GTS policy. The Forensic Recreation Center is part of Forensic Psychiatric Services which includes a full array of clinical programs. Its program offers evaluation of criminal responsibility and the ability to aid and assist in one’s own defense; patients who are adjudicated guilty but mentally ill and who are committed to the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). It also serves patients with mental or emotional disturbances, cognitive skill deficits, substance abuse, and sex offenders. Specific duties include: Assisting clinical staff in groups and therapeutic activities. Maintaining and tracking a work/events schedule. Report behaviors, participation levels and needs of individual patients to the unit and rehabilitation Staff. Evaluate, create and develop a variety of new recreation opportunities. Evaluate recreation activities and programming for efficacy, feasibility and patient satisfaction. Regularly prepare, allocate and distribute recreation equipment, supplies and material as well as collect, clean, and stow recreation equipment, supplies and materials after activities and programming. Monitor the condition of recreation equipment, supplies and materials and request repair or replacement as needed. Meet with Rehabilitation Manager regularly. Report and coordinate work functions with unit and RSD staff. Major Duties Include: The person in this position will provide structure, implement, plan, facilitate and lead recreation activities and programming for evenings and weekends. Use behavioral management skills in working with patients in accordance to policies in procedures and document participation activities, events groups and 1:1’s. Understands and applies rehabilitation values and processes in recreation activities and programming. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and tracks recreation equipment and materials. Provide resources for special equipment for patient’s leisure needs, i.e., sports equipment and craft supplies. Obtains specific certification relating to assigned programming activates. WORKING CONDITIONS Working with physically disabled, mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients, including those who may be aggressive on a daily basis; be able to interact with staff and patients, give and receive instructions, as well as plan and organize tasks. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends. May be required to work hours subject to change with little notice. May be required to work hours that exceed the assigned schedule, i.e., double shift or a different shift in addition to assigned schedule. Requires the ability to walk, stand for long periods of time, run and lift 15-50 lbs; be able to interact with staff and patients, give and receive instructions, as well as plan and organize tasks. Must have basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace. You must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. 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 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 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. {10000} Oregon State Hospital
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