The Psychiatric Technician (PT) provides general behavioral training and psychiatric nursing care to STAR residents. The PT will perform on-site direct care and training with consumers. The PT will provide cross-training to the consumer's community home staff or family. Will maintain credentials in required Psychiatric Technician and required trainings. The PT may actively participate as part of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) at monthly IPPs, restraint debriefings, and other meetings for the consumer.

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

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-363446

Position #(s):
472-912-8232-XXX

Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician

Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN $5,673.00 - $6,970.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Tulare County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
The Department of Developmental Services State-Operated Stabilization Training Assessment Re-Integration (STAR) homes provide individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities experiencing an acute crisis with person-centered support and crisis stabilization on a time-limited basis to enable them to successfully return home or transition to less restrictive living settings. The homes strive to empower individuals to be self-reliant as their skills, strengths, perseverance, and abilities allow so they can transition from crisis stabilization services to long-term community living. STAR currently provides services to adolescents (11-17 years old) and adults (18 years of age and older) who are receiving regional center services. The STAR homes are 4 to 5 bed homes located in community settings (Vacaville, Springville and Costa Mesa).

Please direct questions to: CentralSTARRecruitment@dds.ca.gov

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Psychiatric Technician License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

• Posses a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certificate within 12 months of employment. In order to acquire your RBT certificate, you must provide a copy of a high school diploma or verification of completion of high school equivalent.
• Possess of a valid Psychiatric Technician license, issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
  • It is the applicant responsibility to submit verification and/or proof of a valid license and/or certification
• Upon appointment, must successfully complete competency-based Direct Support Professional training I and II, or pass the challenge test, prior to or within one year of employment.

Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 Developmental Services - Headquarters
Attn: Araceli Strawmier
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
Araceli Strawmier
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento , CA 95814

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:

• Have at least six months' experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities who have challenging behavior service needs
  
• Demonstrate the ability to provide positive behavioral supports with person-centered practices with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  
• Works collaboratively with a team.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  

Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

California State Employee Benefits Summary

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024

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: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Araceli Strawmier
(916) 322-7655
araceli.strawmier@dds.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:
Office of Human Rights and Advocacy
(916) 654-1888
OHRAS@dds.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.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

The next cut-off date for this job posting is 2/25/24.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged

This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQs) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQs with education, you must include a copy of your license and/or verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

In order to have list eligibility, you MUST take and pass an exam/assessment within the past 12-months and have received a letter informing you of your list eligibility. Your eligibility is located in your CalCareer account under the "eligibility" tab.

You may find the exam or comparable exam at:

https://www.jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/6PB31.PDF

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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.