PROGRAM ASSISTANT (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is seeking a Program Assistant (mental Disabilities-safety) to support program management in a hybrid work setting.

The role involves coordinating staff, supervising program participants and volunteers, maintaining treatment protocols, and ensuring documentation and audits are completed timely. Applicants must be eligible and prepared to participate in required examinations and meet department standards.

Qualifications

• Eligibility by reachable on a certification list, transfer eligibility, or reinstatement eligibility.
• Meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.
• Examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in the weekly Program Management Team meeting.
• Act as Program Director during Program Director's absence.
• Assist in the selection and assignment of support and clinical staff, students, and volunteers assigned to the program.
• Demonstrate problem-solving for forensic concerns; maintain the program's court calendar; distribute subpoenas.
• Ensure protocols, treatment activities, and documentation are followed.
• Facilitate program meetings with the Program Director.
• Monitor and evaluate the treatment program to ensure alignment with standards; review Treatment Plans.

Job description

Program Assistant (mental Disabilities-safety)

$9,274.00 - $10,796.00 R

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531455

Position #(s): 455-040-8102-001

Working Title: Program Assistant (Various Programs)

Classification: Program Assistant (mental Disabilities-safety) $9,274.00 - $10,796.00 R

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Job Description And Duties

• Attend and participate in the weekly Program Management Team meeting.
• Act as Program Director during Program Director's absence.
• Assist in the selection and assignment of support and clinical staff, students, and volunteers assigned to the program.
• Act as Program Forensic Liaison. Demonstrate the ability to problem-solve forensic concerns, maintain the program's court calendar, and the distribute subpoenas.
• Ensure appropriate protocols, treatment activities, and accurate documentation processes are followed.
• Act as facilitator or co-facilitator with the Program Director program meetings.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment program and its components to ensure treatment modalities are in keeping with accepted standards. Reviews the Treatment Plans for quality assurance and timeliness.
• Responsible for completing audits related to program function.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI), that includes patient containment, heavy lifting, applying restraints, and responding to emergency situations throughout the hospital.
• Provide direct administrative supervision of interdisciplinary and other staff within the program, as assigned by the Program Director. Complete annual performance appraisal evaluations on all staff supervised in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement of assigned staff, including working with performance deficiencies and training needs.
• Ensure treatment services are delivered and documented in a timely manner.
• Promote practice of Equal Employment Opportunity and ensure compliance with department and hospital policies.

Eligibility:

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

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

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

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