Are you ready to be professionally challenged? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team of engaged and committed professionals? Then the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) may be just the place for you! The HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state, and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The HSCS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan.
Works under the general supervision of the Risk Manager with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs complex administrative work. Works closely with Security Supervisor to ensure electronic databases are built and maintained.
Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents. Compiles and analyzes data, making calculations, and preparing reports that supports Security and Safety and the reporting requirements for the Environment of Care committee. Is responsible for Data Integrity and Review. Is responsible for coordinating with Safety and Security Officers to report trends in incidents that need to be addressed.
Is responsible for maintaining Access Control (keys) and Data Card (ID’s) for the SASH campus to include keys and badges for new employees, terminated employee, lock change request, department change key request and conducts key audits for current employees.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
2. Functions as Admin for Security with the primary responsibility to manage key access.
3. Creates a database, using Microsoft Products, and populate the databases with applicable data for the purpose of generating reports, graphs and narratives.
4. Use Microsoft Office software for word processing and/or composing documents and reports.
5. Use a personal computer for inquiry and data entry.
6. Answer Phones in the Security/Key Office.
7. Issue keys to authorized requestors.
8. Ability to successfully gain user level knowledge of Current/Future Key Control Management Program.
9. Follows procedures for purchasing in-house supplies through MIMS system. Follows procedures for purchasing office supplies utilizing the Order Request form in the online system.
10. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligation for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Computer skills; user level operation of: Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
None

Initial Selection Criteria:
1. High School Diploma or GED

Additional Information:
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and HHS OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities. Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. Vaccines may be provided. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894- 4747.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

MOS Code:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 42A, YN, 0111, 3A1X1. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.