Psychiatric Technician Trainee/Activities - SCF

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS State Hospital South (SHS) – Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility is seeking a temporary part time Psychiatric Technician Trainee/Activities with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who is caring and has a passion for helping others. SHS is located in southeastern Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife and awe‑inspiring geological sites. State Hospital South in Blackfoot provides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idaho's adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients. The 42 skilled nursing beds in the Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility offer services to consumers with a history of behavioral or psychiatric illness. This position is not eligible for telework. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test. In addition, the applicant will be required to complete and pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment. Temporary positions are limited to working 1,385 hours in a 12‑month period for any one state agency. Employees are eligible for benefits if they work twenty (20) hours or more per week and the term of employment is expected to exceed five (5) continuous months. Benefits State retirement system (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. 11 paid holidays Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) Paid parental leave Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre‑tax (full‑time/30+ hours per week) 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre‑tax and Roth options Deferred compensation plan Life insurance for self, spouse, and children Short and long‑term disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Wide variety of training opportunities Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility Employee assistance program Responsibilities Monitor residents' safety and security within the environment, both mentally and physically. Provide initial Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid in emergency after completion of education modules. Provide and promote skills development for physical care through utilization of Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) training. Supervise residents who are assigned by treatment programs to perform housekeeping activities. Be alert to, and take measures to prevent, all safety hazards. Observe, record, and objectively report residents' socialization patterns and participation levels in activities. Maintain summary record for transmitting information to other staff. Provide security and supervision of escorted residents, both on and off the campus, to meals, clinic appointments, activities and activity outings. Observe and report residents' physical conditions, activities, and behaviors while being escorted. Conduct count of residents and record before, during, and after escort. Utilize intervention strategies outlined in residents' individual treatment plans. Institute on‑demand treatment decisions in crisis situations, including problem resolution; one‑to‑one therapy; stress management; treatment plan utilization; treatment contracting; offered behavioral alternatives; therapeutic privacy; and precaution actions. Qualifications Some knowledge of personal hygiene and first aid. Typically gained by at least two months experience performing these functions OR a willingness to learn. At least six months of experience following written and oral instructions. Ability to read and write in English. Requires possession of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate. EEO / ADA / Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ordinator@. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr