Human Services Specialist I (Therapeutic Intern) Location Richland County, SC Job Type FTE - Full-Time Agency Department of Mental Health-Inpatient Services-Psychiatric Hospitals/Programs and Nursing Homes Job Number 72791 Closing Continuous Class Code: GA30 Position Number: 00000000 Normal Work Schedule: Other Normal Work Schedule (Other): Normal work schedule will be discussed during interview. Pay Band Band 3 Opening Date 01/01/2018 EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures: You must apply on-line at www.jobs.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line. Job Responsibilities The Department of Mental Health is a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to pass a mandatory pre-employment drug test. This position is located within nursing services of the Division of Inpatient Services and worked on the BPH Campus , 220 Faison Drive Provide meaningful observation and documentation of changes in behavior (mental and physical) and reports to charge nurse. Conducts daily therapeutic interaction with patients. Communicates effectively with patients and staff. Exercise judgement and discretion Salary is $11.05 per hour. Requires applicant to work 24 hours per week. Minimum and Additional Requirements State Requirement: Experience in a relevant program area. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Requirement: A high school diploma or GED. Must be currently enrolled full time in a secondary education or higher program in nursing or humanities (i.e. sociology, psychology, recreation therapy or social work). Must have completed one (1) year of secondary education with a minimum GPA of 2.50. Nursing students must have successfully completed a nursing fundamentals course. Additional Comments The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. If the position that you are applying for requires a college degree, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript for the highest level of education you have completed upon job offer. Failure to produce an official transcript may result in termination. If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Are you willing to work at William S. Hall which serves children and adolescents with Psychiatric disorders? Yes No 02 Are you willing to work at Morris Village which serves drug and alcohol adult patients in an in-patient setting? Yes No 03 Are you willing to work at G. Werber Psychiatric facility which serves mentally ill adults in an in-patient setting? Yes No 04 Are you willing to accept a position without benefits that pays $11.05 per hour? Yes No 05 Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test? Yes No 06 Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders? Yes No 07 If you answered yes to being on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders, please explain. 08 Do you have the ability to effectively communicate with others both orally and in writing? Yes No 09 Are you available to work evenings, weekends and or holidays as needed? Yes No 10 Are you able to work with limited supervision? Yes No 11 Do you have a high school diploma or GED and currently enrolled full time in a secondary education or higher program in nursing or humanities? Yes No 12 If you are enrolled in a secondary education or higher program, have you completed at least one year with a minimum GPA of 2.50 (nursing students must have successfully completed a nursing fundamental course? Yes No 13 What secondary education are you majoring in? 14 Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted or have charges pending for domestic violence, fraudulent check, DUI, etc. or have any other charges other than a minor traffic violation? Yes No 15 If you answered yes to the above question, please give offense, date and disposition. 16 If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. Please indicate your understanding to this statement. Yes No Required Question Agency State of South Carolina Agency Department of Mental Health-Inpatient Services-Psychiatric Hospitals/Programs and Nursing Homes Address 220 Faison Drive Columbia, South Carolina, 29203 Phone 803-953-6030 The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.