Psychiatric Technician Instructor

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The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team at the Stabilization Training Assistance Reintegration (STAR) Acute Crisis Homes. This role provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities during times of acute crisis in community home settings.

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide emotional support and promote independence.
• Interact with consumers with developmental disabilities and severe psychiatric and behavioral conditions at STAR residences and in community settings such as consumers’ homes, hospitals, or psychiatric settings.
• Travel and possible overnight stays as required.

• Job Code #: JC-503260
• Position #:
  
  -003
• Working Title:
  
  PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR
• Classification: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR
• Base Pay Range: $6,331.00 – $9,174.00
• Pay Differential: $300.00 per month (recruitment & retention)
• Salary Reduction Effective October 1, 2025: 3% reduction in exchange for five hours per month of Personal Leave Program
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Orange County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility:
  Department of Developmental Services

On-going interaction with consumers with developmental disabilities and severe psychiatric and behavioral conditions at STAR residence and in community settings. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood‑borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment.

• Drug screening must be passed prior to being hired.
• Background investigation must be cleared prior to being hired.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, length of appointment, and other factors.
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR and CalPERS websites.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.