Job description
Western State Hospital (WSH) is recruiting for an Emergency Response Technicians (ERT)
The shifts are 8am-8pm, 7 days a week…
The shifts are 8am-8pm, 7 days a week…
Team A: Weds-4, Thurs-12, Fri-12, Sat-12 ( Off Sun-Mon-Tues)
Team B Sun-12, Mon-12, Tues-12, Weds-4 ( Off Thurs-Fri-Sat)
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide safe and effective individualized treatment in a recovery focused environment.
- Maintain safety and milieu management of resident population and staff at Western State Hospital.
- Maintain constant and position interaction with patients on the unit.
- Ensure that unit safety is maintained on each unit on each shift and provide therapeutic and physical interventions when needed while also assisting with monitoring and engagement activities with patients.
- Respond to emergency codes on the units.
- Ultimate control over the safety of patients on designated unit through efficient and compliant use of TOVA and approved de-escalation techniques.
- Assignment will be to one specific unit/units with occasional rotations to other units as needed. Responsible for leading the safety culture and initiatives on the unit.
- Will be required to attend TOVA III training and/or any additional required training
Minimum Qualifications
The successful applicant will have a Valid Virginia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer candidates with Associates degree in Human Services. Prior experience working in a field such as law enforcement, military police, corrections, mental health or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in preparing reports and conduct investigations. Experience in handling difficult individuals and be able to follow appropriate approved procedures to physically control, confine and restrain in difficult situations. Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred.
Special Requirements
The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
DBHDS
is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal
CMS
Omnibus
COVID
-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019
Special Instructions to Applicants
Western State Hospital is a tobacco free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds. Submit a completed state application online at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. If assistance is needed, contact by email Michelle.Decker@dbhds.virginia.gov. To apply for a job, you must make sure that your online application is complete. MISSING INFORMATION (DATES OF ALL PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT, PREVIOUS SALARIES, SUPERVISORS, CONTACT INFORMATION, ETC) IS AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION AND WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Resumes will not suffice for missing or incomplete information on the application as the application is the primary source document for state recruitment. Please make sure all telephone numbers/addresses are current and up-to-date. REMEMBER YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER. You have not completed applying for this position until you receive a confirmation number. If you are connected to a printer, print the confirmation number so that you can track the progress of your application, and click on OK. If you are not connected to a printer, write down the confirmation number, and then click on OK. Reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview processes are available upon request to persons with disabilities per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with national service experience (VISTA, PeaceCorps, AmeriCorps), minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is the intent of WSH’s employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination.
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