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Whiting Forensic Hospital, under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Storekeeper (PCN 121446). This position will provide support services throughout our hospital within the Whiting storeroom. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Work Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Work Shift: First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT
Please Note: This is a Hazardous Duty position.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Utilizing your organizational skills to manage inventories efficiently
- Demonstrating your interpersonal skills in communicating with others
- Using your computer skills and become familiar with new technology
- Showcasing your multitasking skills and ability to learn new things
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories:
- Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment
- Criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial
- Civil commitment (voluntary or involuntary)
- Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of incarceration or at end of sentence)
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Please note:
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
- All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
Selection Plan
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To Apply:
- The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
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- This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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- Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of various stores duties, both manual and clerical, such as receiving, storing, issuing, inspecting, inventorying, and the like; may be in charge of a small storeroom or be a specialist in a phase of total stores operation.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Receives and issues stock and maintains records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand;
- Arranges stock in planned fashion, with due account taken of age, accessibility, safety and security;
- Clarifies amount and condition of stock on hand and reports all discrepancies or need for replenishment;
- Verifies quantity and quality of incoming supplies against invoices, dray bills, bills of lading and orders;
- Maintains housekeeping and security of stores area;
- Takes required inventory of materials and supplies;
- Receives gas station reports and makes necessary corrections;
- Keeps mileage and maintenance records of vehicles in car pool;
- Inspects material handling equipment, scales, gas pumps and other allied storeroom equipment for accuracy and safety;
- Codes and inventories furniture and equipment;
- Operates material handling equipment;
- May perform purchasing functions for inventory item stock replenishment;
- May drive motor vehicles as assigned;
- May enter data into a computer;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- the methods of requisitioning, handling, storing and issuing of materials and supplies;
- safe and efficient warehousing practices including purchasing;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- keep accurate stock records and inventories;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in stock or warehouse work or closely related work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience providing customer service.
- Experience communicating in writing and orally.
- Experience prioritizing duties and multi-tasking.
- Experience maintaining an electronic inventory utilizing Microsoft Excel/Microsoft Access.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
- Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
- A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to weather conditions and may be required to handle hazardous materials/chemicals.
