Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) Central Staffing Office

Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) to establish list eligibility if you are not a current PTA or had prior state service in this classification. Please go to the link below:

EXAM LINK: 6PB30.PDF (ca.gov)

The Central Nursing Services Central Staffing Office (CSO) has an opening for a PM, 12-hour permanent, full-time Psychiatric Technician Assistant. This position will report to the CSO Unit Supervisor and Nursing Coordinator and is responsible for facilitating hospital-wide staffing across all three shifts, maintaining hospital-wide overtime lists, coordinating voluntary overtime, and communicating with multiple Programs/Departments regarding facility staffing needs.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, work with a variety of personalities, analyze and solve problems, establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others, exercise good judgment in decision making, and handle stressful situations tactfully.

A current Certified Nurse Assistant Certification number must be included.

Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) - "JC 445215 " in the "Job Title(s)" section of the application.
• All of your personal information, including telephone number and email address must be completed on the STD 678.
• Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 -Incomplete applications will not be considered .
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678.
• Possession of a valid certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-445215

Position #(s):
480-242-8236-004

Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) Central Staffing Office

Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY) $3,108.00 - $4,233.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Napa County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information
Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/3/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Attn: Exam/Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Exam/Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Applicant Survey
Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Recruitment Survey

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareers Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Diana Prasad
(999) 999-9999
Diana.Prasad@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Tiffani Emerson Morris
(707) 253-5562
Tiffani.EmersonMorris@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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 (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the 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.