Health Services Specialist

Job Description and Duties The Health Services Specialist (Safety), who is a Registered Nurse, is responsible for the ongoing monitoring, assessing and making recommendations for the maintenance of quality nursing services with primary emphasis on the medical and physical care needs of forensic and non-forensic clients in a program on an assigned shift. The incumbent ensures education and training in nursing care is provided to unit personnel and forensic and non-forensic clients, and performs other related duties. Must maintain a valid State of California Driver's License and be cleared to drive a state vehicle at Porterville Developmental Center. Must maintain BLS, ACLS, and Physical Assessment certificates. Shift to be determined. Schedule may be altered to meet operational needs or to attend training. This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only. Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Department of Developmental Services' Health Services Specialist (Safety) examination. To view the Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser: Please tell us how you heard about us (click on link below). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Physical Demands: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement. Typical Working Conditions: Ongoing interaction with clients and staff. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Spend more than 50% of time performing tasks to ensure the safety of the public, staff, and clients which may include escorting forensic clients in the facility; assisting with accounting for materials that may be used as weapons; inspecting facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a forensic client; and observing and intervening in forensic client behavior that may injure people, damage property or signal impending escape attempts. All individuals may have their work week or daily work schedule altered to meet the needs of the department and/or facility. Level of Care Employees will be required to perform the following Essential Functions: Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; Must be able to participate in client containment, intervention or restraint; Must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts; Must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST (SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code : JC-410126 Position (s): -XXX -019 Working Title: Health Services Specialist (Safety) Classification: HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST (SAFETY) $9,883.00 - $11,780.00 T of Positions: 2 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. Contact information for Porterville Developmental Center is: Porterville Developmental Center HR/Recruitment and Exams P.O. Box 2000 Porterville, CA 93258 or Contact Amanda Avila or Leigh Milan for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only. Special Requirements Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678), proof of current RN license, and copy of degree/transcripts (if utilizing education to meet the Minimum Qualifications) by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range, and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at . If you are basing your eligibility on educational requirements, you MUST provide a legible copy of your degree or transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under "Minimum Requirements" on the left-hand side of this job posting). Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may use the bypass option (when applying electronically, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File). 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 . 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 - Porterville Developmental Center Attn: HR/Recuitment and Examinations P.O. Box 2000 Porterville, CA 93258 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center HR/Recruitment and Examinations Porterville Developmental Center 26501 Ave 140 Porterville, CA 93257 Administration Building, Room 64 (non-operational on weekends and holidays) 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 . 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. Degree and/or School Transcripts Other - Proof of valid RN License 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 . click apply for full job details