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OVERVIEW
OF THE POSITION
Provide
transportation for consumers on a mental health hold in a secure transport
vehicle. Escort consumers and monitor consumer behavior to ensure safety.
Maintain safety of consumer and intervene in crisis situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
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Drives
a secure transport vehicle for pick-up and delivery of consumers on mental
health holds.
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Escorts
consumers on mental health holds to and from hospital and non-hospital holding
facilities and court appearances.
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Communicate
with the receiving organization concerning the receipt and security of arriving
consumers to their facilities; follow agency policy, procedure and protocols.
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Assesses
situation and applies appropriate interventions to prevent or resolve crisis
situations.
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Inspects
vehicle for safety, fuel, oil and water before departure.
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Monitors
and observes consumer; records and reports consumers conditions, progress,
behaviors and activity.
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Maintains
and updates transport documentation.
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Strong
communication skills.
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Knowledge
of patient care management including awareness of patient rights, principles,
theories, and practices of highway safety.
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Ability
to use security and/or control techniques or devices to ensure safety of
consumers, facilities, property, supplies and equipment.
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Ability
to follow written and/or oral instructions.
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Ability
to run, maneuver, navigate or drive a transport vehicle.
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Ability
to use non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
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Ability
to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to and understand
information and ideas as presented verbally.
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Ability
to administer First-Aid and CPR.
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Other
tasks as assigned.
OCCUPATIONAL
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
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Valid
Driver's License
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CPR
Certification
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First
Aid Certification
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PROACT
Certification.
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL
PREPARATION
A high
school diploma or GED certificate, educational training and/or previous
experience in human services, experience with consumers with severe and
persistent mental illness preferred, and a minimum of 5 years driving
experience.
COMPENSATION
This is an on-call position with the
Mental Health Department. The starting
wage for this position is $14.49 per hour. Future increases are reviewed
annually and are based upon performance and
movement on a 7 step scale which extends up to a current maximum of $15.80
per hour. This position is classified as
Non-Exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and, therefore, is eligible
for overtime pay.
APPLICATION
& SELECTION PROCESS
To apply, return a completed Klamath
County Employment Application. When
applying, please reference job number 10-001-2616. This position is
considered open until filled.
Application materials are available from the Klamath County Human
Resources Department located in the Government Center, 305 Main Street, Room
216, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601-6332.
Our telephone number is (541) 883-4296 or toll-free (888) 339-KCHR. Our facsimile number is (541) 883-4270. You may submit your application in person,
fax or online via our website, www.co.klamath.or.us. The selection process will consist of a
review and evaluation of the knowledge and skills on the applications and
resumes submitted. The best-qualified
applicants, as determined by Klamath County, will be considered for
employment.
For
additional information, visit us online, or call our 24-hour job information
hotline at 541-883-4188.
Klamath
County enforces a drug free work place.
Successful applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment
drug screening.