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    respiratory care practitioner, departments of mental health and developmental services - Porterville, CA , USA, United States - State of California

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    Job Description and Duties

    This position is located in the Medical Department at Porterville Developmental Center.


    Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Supervisor, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) assists in the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction in clients.

    The RCP provides care and treatment for clients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, ventilatory assistance and other therapy and care according to accepted respiratory care procedure.

    Must hold and maintain a current California license for Respiratory Care Practitioner. Maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications.

    This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

    Department of State Hospitals is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification.

    For instructions on how to take the examination and obtain list eligibility, please click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser:

    California Correctional Health Care Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification.

    For instructions on how to take the examination and obtain list eligibility, please click the following link or copy and past the link into your web browser:

    Please tell us how you heard about us (click on link below).

    You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

    Working Conditions


    TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Must possess and maintain sufficient strength (lift up to 50 pounds without assistance), agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement.

    Level of Care Employees will be required to perform the following

    Essential Functions:

    Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be able to participate in client containment, intervention or restraint; must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts; must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so.


    TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
    Ongoing interaction with clients, personnel and the general public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. This position requires traveling extensively throughout the facility to provide services.

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.


    • RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
    Additional Documents


    • Job Application Package Checklist
    • Duty Statement
    Position Details


    Job Code #:
    JC-406905


    Position #(s):

    Working Title:
    Respiratory Care Practitioner


    Classification:
    RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

    $3, $5,270.00 A

    $3, $5,501.00 B

    $4, $5,747.00 C

    # of Positions:

    1


    Work Location:
    Tulare County


    Telework:
    In Office


    Job Type:
    Permanent, Full Time


    Facility:
    Porterville Developmental Center

    Department Information


    The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

    These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers.

    The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.


    Porterville Developmental Center can be contacted at:
    Porterville Developmental Center

    HR/Recruitment and Exams

    P.O. Box 2000

    Porterville, CA 93258

    or

    Contact Amanda Avila or Leigh Milan for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only.

    Special Requirements

    Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

    Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678), copy of degree/transcripts, and proof of current RCP license by the final filing date.

    Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated.

    Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time.

    In the Employment History section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months).

    You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with see resume are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter.

    Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below.


    NOTE:

    All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances.

    Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at


    • You must submit a copy of your transcript or degree. Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts. An official transcript will be required prior to being appointed.

    Note:
    All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.

    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 Filled

    Who May Apply


    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

    SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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


    Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

    Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

    If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

    Address for Mailing Application Packages

    You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

    Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center


    Attn:
    HR/Examinations and Recruitment

    P.O. Box 2000

    Porterville, CA 93258

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center

    HR/Examinations and Recruitment

    Porterville Developmental Center

    26501 Ave 140

    Porterville, CA 93257

    Administration Building, Room 64 (non-operational on weekends and holidays; closed 12 PM to 1 PM)

    08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

    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 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.
    • Degree and/or School Transcripts
    • Other - Copy of Respiratory Care Practitioner license


    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

    The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

    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

    2024 CalPERS Health Benefit Summary

    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.


    Human Resources Contact:
    Leigh Milan


    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Amanda Avila

    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:
    Charlenna Dee Haworth


    California Relay Service:
    TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

    Confidential Information


    Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.


    Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

    Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

    Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

    If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

    Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

    Cutoff Dates

    Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled.

    The first cutoff date is 12/22/2023 with subsequent cutoffs occuring monthly, and applications may be processed as conditions warrant to meet hiring needs.

    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.



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