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Personnel Officer
(Public Service Manager I) #03100-3407
Code: MA24 RANGE: 24 (Confidential) $39,624.00-$54,371.20/yr.
Value of State-paid Health & Dental
Insurance: $339.45 biweekly.
Value of State’s share of employee’s retirement: 24.96%
of pay.
Opening Date: October 26, 2009
Closing Date: November 6, 2009
Agency information:
The DHHS Service Center provides financial management and human resource functions to Riverview Psychiatric
Center within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Job duties:
As the Personnel Officer, you will assist the Director of Human Resources in overseeing human
resource functions and activities at Riverview Psychiatric Center, Augusta, ME; you will oversee
the day-to-day human resources activities for the hospital under the direction of the Department’s
Human Resources Director. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the consistent implementation with RPC of state personnel program policies, practices,
and procedures, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and applicable state
and federal, laws, rules, and regulations.
- Ensuring all RPC recruitment activities are completed on a timely basis and in accordance
with Civil Service laws, and rules.
- Providing ongoing employee relations support to RPC managers, including contract administration,
discipline, and grievance resolution.
- Investigating allegations of employee misconduct and preparing investigation summary reports.
- Overseeing the day-today administration of RPC’s automated payroll system.
- Managing the facilities workers’ compensation program.
Requirements:
In order to qualify, you must have a six (6) year combination of education and professional level
experience in human resources management. Preference will be given to candidates with
a professional background in human resource and labor relations experience in a hospital setting. The
background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
- A proven ability to oversee recruitment and selection functions for a large agency preferably
in a hospital setting.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully
resolve labor/management disagreements.
- The ability to research and investigate allegations
of employee misconduct.
- A proven ability to oversee payroll functions and staff in an automated
payroll system environment.
- A proven ability and knowledge in workers compensation.
To apply, please forward a completed State of Maine application form and cover letter addressing
the five (5) competency areas identified in the Requirements Section to the address below.
Direct
hire applications can be obtained from the following web-sites: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/jobs/ or http://www.maine.gov/bhr/statejobs/howto/direct.htm.
For
additional information about this position please contact Debbie Webb, Personnel Officer at (207)
287-4263 or e-mail me at debra.l.webb@maine.gov.
Send
completed application material to:
DHHS Human Resource Service Center
Station
#11, 221 State Street
Augusta,
Maine 04333
The Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Food Service Manager (1262)
Range: 20
Salary: $33,448.00 - $45,011.20 annually (includes $.30/hr institutional stipend)
Value of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance: $356.62 biweekly
Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 19.96% of pay
Job Description: This position is responsible for food procurement, supply management, staff
scheduling, training and supervision of 13 positions, client dietary support services for all
clients housed within the facility. This position assures that clients dietary requirements
are met, monitors food borne illnesses, based on State/Federal mandated requirements and policies.
Minimum qualifications: A four (4) year combination of education, training, and experience
in menu planning and food purchasing, storage, preparation, and service in an institutional food
service program including some administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Licensing Requirements: Must be licensed and registered as a Dietetic Technician.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding environment, and would like application
materials, please contact our Human Resources below OR you can download a direct hire application
at:
http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm
Interested candidates may send or fax their materials to:
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources Department
250 Arsenal Street
Augusta, Maine 04332-0724
PHONE (207) 624-4672 –FAX (207) 287-6274
AAE/EOE
Intensive Case Manager (5042)
Range: 23
Salary: $37,731.20 - $50398.40 annually (Includes
$.30/hour Institutional Stipend and $.60/hour Direct Care Stipend)
Value of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance: $356.62 biweekly
Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 19.92% of pay
Job Description: The Department of Health & Human Services, Riverview Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting for an Intensive Case Manager to provide professional services work in the area of intensive case management for high-risk mental health clients within the hospital at Riverview and during their transition into the community. Individuals will act as a single identifiable support in a comprehensive and individualized approach to transition clients from the hospital into the community ensuring basic living needs are met and assisting clients in gaining access to medical and psychiatric requirements, rehabilitation, social, peer, educational, psychological support services. Direct monitoring of client integration progress and overall service delivery system. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of/worked within a comprehensive community mental health system.
Minimum qualifications: In order to qualify, you must have a Bachelors Degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences and four years experience in professional community mental health work. A Masters Degree in Social Work may be substituted for two years experience. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. You must have a Social Work Licensure (LSW) in order to qualify.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with the Recovery Model and peer support programs.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding environment, and would like application materials, please contact our Human Resources below OR you can download a direct hire application at http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm.
Interested candidates may send or fax their C.V. to:
Briana Carey, Personnel Officer
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources Department
250 Arsenal St.
Augusta, Maine 04332-0724
PHONE (207) 624-4660 -- FAX (207) 287-6274
AAE/EOE
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Physician Assistant (4307)
Range: 31
Salary: $50,606.40- $68,203.20 annually (Includes $.30/hour Institutional Stipend and $.60/hour Direct Care Stipend)
Value of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance: $356.62 biweekly
Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 19.92% of pay
JOB DESCRIPTION: This is professional medical services work in directing the delivery of medical and psychiatric services to adult clients under the supervision of a staff physician. Work includes conducting physical examinations, performing psychiatric assessments and mental status exams, diagnosing mental and physical illnesses, counseling, making patient referrals for specialty care, providing health education, determining treatment needed, ordering laboratory tests and X-ray, and prescribing medication to provide for the health, safety and treatment of clients. Work also includes working collaboratively with other members of the psychiatric treatment team. Work is performed under administrative direction with review by a supervising physician.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, you must be licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant as issued by the Maine State Board of Physicians. License must include authority to prescribe medications.
Preference will be given to candidates licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and those who have at least two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant in a psychiatric setting.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding environment, and would like application materials, please contact our Human Resources below OR you can download a direct hire application at http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm.
Interested candidates may send or fax their C.V. to:
Briana Carey, Personnel Officer
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources Department
250 Arsenal St.
Augusta, Maine 04332-0724
PHONE (207) 624-4660 -- FAX (207) 287-6274
AAE/EOE
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Nurse IV NOD (4034)
$1,871.20-$2,436.00/biwkly (includes $1.00 retention stipend)
Value
of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance: $356.62 biweekly
Value of State’s share of employee’s Retirement: 19.96% of pay
Riverview Psychiatric
Center in Augusta, Maine is currently recruiting for a Nurse IV NOD. The
prospective employee will work 3 pm – 11 pm.
This is professional services work of a supervisory
nature in directing nursing services or assisting the nursing director at a State institution. Responsibilities
include planning a nursing program of some scope; organizing supervising, training, and coordinating
the work of a large group of professional and paraprofessional personnel who provide necessary
and direct care services; and inspecting and evaluating nursing services. Work is performed
under limited supervision.
Minimum Qualifications: Registration by the Maine State Board
of Nursing; two (2) years nursing experience at a supervisory level; certification as a psychiatric
mental health nurse and/or Masters Degree in Psychiatric Nursing; excellent oral and written
communication skills; and demonstrated leadership ability to work with a team.
Licensing Requirements: A current, valid license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the
Maine State Board of Nursing.
You must submit application material to:
Briana Carey, Personnel Officer,
SHS #11 or call @ 624-4660.
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources
P O Box 724
Augusta, ME 04332-0724
Phone (207) 624-4672 or Fax (207) 287-6274
AAE/EOE
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Registered Nurses
The Department of Health & Human Services, Riverview Psychiatric Center
is seeking motivated, qualified psychiatric Nurses for all levels to fill part-time and full-time
positions. Riverview provides state-of-the-art care to individuals with serious and persistent
mental illness. Riverview, in collaboration with the community, is a center for the best practices,
treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness. We
respect all clients, patients come first, and we are caring and compassionate.
Nurse I
Range 18 ($20.66 - $25.56) – includes .60/hr direct care & $3.00/hr stipend
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Nurse II
Range 20 ($21.80 - $27.28) – includes .60/hr direct care & $3.00/hr stipend
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field OR graduation
from an accredited school of nursing plus one (1) year of professional nursing experience.
Nurse III – Charge Nurse
Range 22 ($23.15 – $29.22) – includes .60/hr direct care & $3.00/hr
stipend
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field and two (2)
years of nursing experience OR graduation from an accredited school of nursing plus three (3)
years of professional nursing experience. Experience must include one (1) year of supervisory
experience as a head nurse.
Benefit package include:
Riverview Participates in teh Nursing Student Loan Reimbursement Program
State-paid health and dental insurance (value: $356.62 biweekly);
Maine Retirement System (value: 19.96% of salary);
Contact Information:
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding work environment please submit application
materials to the contact below. You can download a State of Maine Direct Hire Application
at http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm .
Please
send application materials to:
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Human resources Department
P.O. Box 724
Augusta, Maine 04332-0724
Phone: 207-624-4672
FAX: 207-287-6274
AAE/EEO
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Mental Health Worker I (4015)
($24,024.00-$30.867.20/annually)
The Department of Health & Human Services, Riverview Psychiatric Center, has immediate vacancies
for Mental Health Worker I positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts. This is paraprofessional support
work involving the rehabilitation and security of clients in state institutions. Responsibilities
include implementing programs in the treatment or education of the mentally ill, providing patient
care, and maintaining resident areas. Employees may act as a group leader or primary aide over
an assigned group of clients. Work is performed under general supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current valid certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant as issued by the Maine Department
of Education. The
ideal candidate would also have a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician certification and/or
psychiatric experience
Benefit package includes:
State-paid health and dental insurance (value: $356.62 biweekly);
Maine State Retirement System (value: 24.96% of salary);
12 paid holidays; sick and vacation leave benefits.
Contact Information:
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding work environment please submit application
materials to the contact below. You can download a State of Maine Direct Hire Application at http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm .
Please
send application materials to:
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Human resources Department
P.O. Box 724
Augusta, Maine 04332-0724
Phone: 207-624-4672
FAX: 207-287-6274
AAE/EEO
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Cook I (1231) - 18 hours per week
$10.60 - $13.68 per hour
Value of State employee's health and dental insurance: $356.62 bi-weekly (this
amount will be pro-rated for this part-time position).
Value of the State’s
share of employee’s retirement: 19.96% of salary.
Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta, Maine is currently recruiting for a Cook I (18 hours
per week). The prospective employee will work 2:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. with every 3rd
weekend off.
This position is responsible for maintenance and personal services work in preparing one or
several parts of a complete meal in a large (24/7) institutional setting, or preparation and
service of an entire meal in a small kitchen. This position is critical to health and safety
in that they are responsible for preparing food for clients in accordance with client’s
specific dietary needs or special requests. Work is performed under general supervision.
Minimum qualifications: One (1) year experience in large-scale institutional food preparation
including serving and clean-up.
You must submit application material by September 02, 2009 to:
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources
PO Box 724
Augusta ME 04332-0724
Phone (207) 624-4672 or Fax (207) 287-6274
AAE/EOE
Nurse Education Consultant
Riverview
Psychiatric Center
Pay Range:23
Salary:$1,629.60
- $2,139.20 bi-weekly
Value of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance: $356.62 biweekly
Value of State’s share of employee’s Retirement: 19.96% of pay
Job Description: This professional nurse consultant is responsible for the
risk management activities at Riverview Psychiatric Center. Responsibilities include assisting
in developing quality indicators, obtaining data, follow up on incident reports, inputting data
to the Meditech system, conducting education regarding risk management, consulting and conferring
on risk management issues for staff at Riverview and at off-site facilities. This position is
also responsible for assessing and educating staff on requirements of CMS, Joint Commission,
DHHS Licensing and the Consent Decree. Work is performed under limited supervision.
Minimum Qualifations: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse and four (4) years
of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: Risk Management
and Quality Assurance.
Licensing Requirements: Possession of a certificate of Registered Professional
Nurse as issued by the State Board of Nursing.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding environment, and would like application
materials, please contact our Human Resources below OR you can download a direct hire application
at http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm.
Interested candidates may send or fax their C.V. to:
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources
PO Box 724
Augusta ME 04332-0724
Phone (207) 624-4672 or Fax (207) 287-6274
AAE/EOE
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Custodial Worker II
PAY GRADE: 7 ($10.50- 13.33/hr.) Includes $.30/hour Institutional Stipend
Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance: $356.62 biweekly
Value of State’s share
of Employee’s Retirement: 19.96% of pay
Job Description: This is maintenance and personal services work involving minor
supervisory duties in the custodial care of buildings and equipment or heavy manual work in a
dietary service. Responsibilities include sweeping, cleaning, shoveling snow, raking leaves,
filling food carts, and transporting the food to designated areas, and operating boilers and
elevators. Supervision is exercised over a small group of institutional Custodial Workers in
general cleaning tasks or dietary service work. Work is performed under general supervision.
Minimum Qualifations: Must be able to: function as a lead worker in a structured
work environment; follow instructions; operate manual and automatic custodial equipment; adhere
to safety rules; adapt quickly to diverse work assignments; work harmoniously in a team environment;
lift 40 lbs. unassisted; follow a work schedule; and work in place of the Department supervisor
as required. Preference will be given to those with computer experience and with previous housekeeping
experience.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and letter of interest to:
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources
PO Box 724
Augusta ME 04332-0724
Phone (207) 624-4672 or Fax (207) 287-6274
AAE/EOE
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Food Service Worker
pay grade: 5 ($9.86-
12.71/hr.)
Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance: $356.62 biweekly
Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 24.96%
of pay
Job Description: This is maintenance and personal services
work in preparing and serving food in institutional dining rooms, kitchens, and wards. Work involves
some food and simple special diet preparation and related light housekeeping and kitchen cleanup
tasks. Work is performed under immediate supervision.
Minimum Qualifacations: No special coursework,
training, or experience is required for entry to this classification.
Schedules Available: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM, every
3rd weekend off
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding environment, and would like application
materials, please contact our Human Resources below OR you can download a direct hire application
at http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm.
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources
PO Box 724
Augusta ME 04332-0724
Phone (207) 624-4672 or Fax (207) 287-6274
AAE/EEO
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Institutional Custodial Worker
Pay Grade: 5 ($10.20-
13.03/hr.)
Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance: $356.62 biweekly
Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 19.92%
of pay
Job Description: This is maintenance and personal services work in providing custodial
services to buildings and grounds of a mental health institution. Work includes delivering
food carts, cleaning and maintaining residential areas (bedrooms, dayrooms, dining areas), program
areas, employee work areas and/or other institutional areas (bathrooms, corridors, etc.). Work
requires considerable physical effort and intermittent exposure to abnormal human behavior. Work
is performed under general supervision.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in housekeeping and the physical
capacity to perform a wide variety of custodial tasks.
Schedules Available:
- Tuesday – Saturday, 10a.m. – 6:30p.m.
- Sunday – Thursday,
10a.m. – 6:30p.m.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding environment, and would like application
materials, please contact our Human Resources below OR you can download a direct hire application
at http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm.
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources
PO Box 724
Augusta ME 04332-0724
Phone (207) 624-4672 or Fax (207) 287-6274
AAE/EEO
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