CORRECTIONS GUARD TRAINEE--THERAPEUTIC

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　　CORRECTIONS GUARD TRAINEE--THERAPEUTIC

　　Salary

　　Depends on Qualifications

　　Location

　　Jackson, LA

　　Job Type

　　Classified

　　Job Number

　　VILLA\JJ\20240123

　　Department

　　LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Supplemental Information

　　This vacancy is located inJackson, LouisianaatLDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in the SECURITY DEPARTMENT and may be filled by a probation or promotion of a permanent state employee. The shifts are 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends.

　　As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Corrections Guard Trainee--Therapeutic or Corrections Guard--Therapeutic depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

　　Benefits of working as a Corrections Guard—Therapeutic/Trainee at VFMC include flexible work hours, paid holidays, and paid time off.

　　The salary can be higher depending on experience.

　　Work Incentive Pay is $.50/hour for each hour worked.

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　　This position requires the incumbent to drive as part of his/her regular job duties. Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license upon hire.

　　Please make sure to list ALL work experience on your application. A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.

　　This position is located inEast Feliciana Parish, Jackson, Louisiana.

　　There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.

　　All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and background check(s).

　　Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

　　No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

　　To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

　　Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

　　For further information about this vacancy contact:

　　Office of Aging and Adult Services/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

　　Terrie David, Sara Barton, Lacey Hurst, or Marianne Covington, HR Dept.

　　P.O. Box 438

　　Jackson, LA 70748

　　Phone Number 225-634-4011

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　No experience or training is required.

　　NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of application.

　　An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

　　Job Concepts

　　FUNCTION OF WORK:

　　To provide security of clients and assist in application of clinical treatment in accomplishing the overall goal of evaluation and/or treatment of individuals judicially remanded to the facility.

　　LEVEL OF WORK:

　　Trainee.

　　SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

　　Close from the Corrections Lieutenant--Therapeutic or other higher-level official.

　　SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

　　None.

　　LOCATION OF WORK:

　　24-hour secure facilities housing judicially remanded clients.

　　JOB DISTINCTIONS:

　　Differs from Corrections Guard--Therapeutic by performance of trainee duties for six months.

　　Examples of Work

　　Trains in all protective service duties:

　　Maintains locked doors and gates as per facility policy.

　　Follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband on grounds (this includes clients, employees, and visitors).

　　Monitors client movement and provide client count as per facility policy.

　　Makes security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors and gates to ensure that the integrity of security is intact; refers problems and/or deficiencies to proper authority.

　　Follows procedure for searching clients, living quarters, etc. to control contraband and avoid litigation.

　　Maintains security and follows instructions in handling emergency situations such as riots, fire, etc.; must maintain a level of functioning which does not induce panic among clients or employees.

　　Institutes security measures when escorting patients inside and outside facility.

　　Provides 24-hour security when clients are transferred to off campus medical facilities.

　　Responds to orders to report to duty during elopement (or other unusual occurrences) and mans duty stations as assigned.

　　Supervises those clients assigned to his/her area and contributes toward creation of an atmosphere that is conducive to treatment. Assists in keeping client ward charts, records, etc. on all clients in assigned ward.

　　Assists with all routine clinics, details, and laboratory work for clients (under the guidance of the medical nursing staff).

　　Accompanies clients to recreational and occupational therapies and all off-ward activities to provide security and therapeutic assistance.

　　Participates and assists clinical treatment team members with groups of clients in therapeutic activities.

　　Participates as an active member in treatment team meetings, advising others about observations and recommendations and signs master treatment plans.

　　Maintains adequate records in charts for each client in their assigned area for unusual happenings, such as side effects from drugs, behavior problems, eating and sleeping problems or one who might be physically ill or dramatically losing weight from a mental or physical disorder, suicidal or homicidal attempts or threats, and any elopements or any attempts of elopements.

　　Creates proper atmosphere on a security treatment unit which includes maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for clients by assisting in the cleaning of the physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment, and other items in the patient care unit.

　　Participates in educational programs (either in-house or outside facility) as assigned, to increase knowledge base and job skills (is subject to 24-hour call).

　　Performs any related duties as assigned.

　　Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

　　As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

　　Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

　　Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

　　New Year's Day

　　Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

　　Mardi Gras,

　　Good Friday,

　　Memorial Day,

　　Independence Day,

　　Labor Day,

　　Veteran's Day,

　　Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

　　* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

　　State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

　　Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

　　Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

　　Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

　　Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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