Special Management Technician

Overview

Title: Special Management Technician
State Role

Title:

69114
Hiring Range: $46,151;
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central State Hospital
Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Note: Job duties and qualifications are described below. All qualifications you claim must be verifiable in your application/resume.

• Maintain a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients housed in the Maximum Security Unit.
• Provide therapeutic and physical interventions as needed and assist with monitoring and engagement activities with patients.
• Communicate with patients, staff and visitors in a positive manner; build rapport and therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Provide monitoring and assistance to activities to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Engage in activities with patients to build rapport and professional relationships.
• Use safety plans to de-escalate situations without the use of physical intervention and promote positive behavior by serving as a role model.
• Make rounds throughout the unit to ensure a safe environment and monitor patient activities; respond professionally to incidents and emergencies as directed by the on-duty charge person.
• Ensure documentation is neat and legible; complete all assigned documentation and submit to the supervisor (e.g., control center logs, receipts, visitation records, temperature check forms, ward search forms, roving sheets).
• Monitor special staffing assignments appropriately.
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor when interacting with patients.

The position requires basic knowledge of state laws, the ability to communicate orally and in writing, good judgment, and physical capability including lifting, bending, walking/standing for most of the shift, and the ability to administer CPR. May require overtime hours.

• Valid Virginia Driver's License
• Previous security experience

• Previous Mental Health Experience
• Related training in the field of security

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and résumés are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. Interview decisions are based on information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five days of the posting date. All applicants are subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening, which may include fingerprint checks and employment/education verifications.

Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department cannot employ or utilize volunteers with certain convictions or pending charges. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application/interview process as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Equal Opportunity is provided without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

Veteran Preference applies. Benefits include health plans, life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, annual leave, personal leave, sick leave, employee discounts, and more.

Name:
Human Resources Department
Phone:
Email: cshrecruitmentginia.gov

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to apply through the Alternative Hiring Process. For an AHP Letter (formerly COD), contact DARS/DBVI; details are provided in the posting.