What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT position at Department of Developmental Services - Canyon...?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides basic and general behavioral training and general nursing care to individual with developmental disability in a residential setting following established guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and federal and state licensing regulations.
This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others, demonstrate good judgment, and maintain consistent, regular and reliable attendance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Follow safe practices, and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment which ensures respect, and dignity; and protects privacy rights, confidentiality and physical/emotional wellbeing of all individuals. Must be able to work overtime and various shifts as well as float to other worksites. Will be required to work weekends and holidays.
The Department of Developmental Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification, to take the examination and obtain list eligibility please click the link to take the online exam:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Canyon Springs is located in Riverside County in Cathedral City, 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include but are not limited to golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, rock climbing, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home.
Facility Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov/CanyonSprings/Index.cfm
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
California State Employee Benefits Summary
- 2025 Health Benefit Summary (PDF)
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Larry Beasley
(760) 770-6260
larry.beasley@cs.dds.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Linda Reyes
(760) 770-6247
Linda.Reyes@cs.dds.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Online exam information
The Department of Developmental Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification, to take the examination and obtain list eligibility please click the link to take the online exam https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2224
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.