Title: Program Support Technician (Mental Health): Lawrenceville Correctional Center

State Role Title: Admin and Office Specialist III

Hiring Range: $35,343 - $49,741

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Eastern Regional Office

Agency Website:https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will be located at Lawrenceville Correctional Center located at 1607 Planters Rd, Lawrenceville, VA 23868.

Provides administrative and programmatic support to the Mental Health/Psych department in support of the unit and agency mission.

Updates and maintains records, files and automated databases.

Maintains institutional mental health records in compliance with IOP's and medical protocols.

Assists with scheduling mental health/therapy sessions, programs, and groups for offenders.

Prepares copies of relevant documentation, maintains files, emails documentation and answers telephone calls.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to research and analyze data in order to reach logical conclusions and prepare routine reports

Experience providing customer service and administrative support to include word processing, filing and other related duties in a professional office setting

Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel to accomplish office support requirements

Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office

Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner

Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information in a courteous manner

Additional Considerations

Administrative experience in a healthcare, criminal justice, court, or law office setting

Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain automated and manual filing systems

Working knowledge of medical terminology and experience with medical records

Previous clerical experience in a medical, mental health, counseling, or psychiatric environment

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret legal documents and release/discharge documents

Working knowledge of policies and procedures related to offender records maintenance and processes

Demonstrated ability to create spreadsheets to track data

Special Instructions

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Christina Payne

Phone: (804) 971-6084

Email: applications submitted via email will not be accepted

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.