Departmental Technician 7-E9 - Social Work

The Department Technician is responsible for performing a variety of technician assignments in support of the Social Work departmental programs, services, and activities at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. These assignments include compiling, reviewing, and monitoring documentation relative to social work services. This position coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to streamline workflows, improve documentation quality, and increase discharge frequency through efficient administrative processes. The Departmental Technician further combines technical expertise with instructional design capabilities to enhance clinical documentation processes, conduct audits, and develop training programs.

Position Description

Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Departmental Technician 7
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.

Departmental Technician 8
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.

Departmental Technician E9
One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.Departmental Technician 7
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician 8
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician E9
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Position Location/Remote Office:  This position is located at 1312 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008 and the selected incumbent will be required to physically report to this office. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.



Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.  Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:        
        o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
        o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
        o Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. 

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Salary : $23 - $31