PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

Job Description and Duties The DDS 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).
The Psychiatric Technician Assistant provides direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training on nursing care and behavioral support plans to community direct care staff and consumers following established standards and procedures of the STAR residential and Crisis Assessment Stabilization Team (CAST) mobile crisis services.
PTA provides basic and general behavioral training and psychiatric nursing care to STAR residents.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Code #: JC-416922 Position #(s): 472-912-7425-XXX Working Title: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT Classification: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT $3,108.
00 - $4,070.
00 Work Location: Tulare County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions.
Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers.
The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Please direct questions to: CentralSTARRecruitment@dds.
ca.
gov Department Website: https://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) a(n) Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate.
You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.
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: A 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 A Strawmier Cert Unit 1215 O Street, MS 10-40 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 04:30 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: An interest and willingness to work in a developmental center, State hospital, or other State-owned or operated facility for residential care; emotional stability; patience; tact; alertness; neat personal appearance; hearing and vision required for successful job performance.
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: https://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.
Online Exam Information The next cut-off date for this job posting is 02/23/2024.
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.
The Department of Developmental Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification, to take the examination and obtain list eligibility please click the link to take the online exam: CalCareers 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.