Program Associate
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah RESTRICTED TO GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND REGION 5 EMPLOYEES ONLY
Job Description The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Program Associate in the Forensics Department at Georgia Regional Hospital At Savannah (please visit www.garegionalsavannah.com for more information). Job Description: Performs a variety clerical functions/processes for an office or unit Clerical duties may include document examination, licensing, purchasing, and vendor management, compiling evidence, drafting contracts, developing operating procedures and research, or a similar level of work
Entry Qualifications High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience OR One year at the lower level or at an equivalent position OR Two years of college or Associate degree. Preferred Qualifications: Must obtain the Relational, Conceptual, and Technical levels of MANDT certification by completion of new employee orientation, and must maintain this certification as a term and condition of employment. High School graduate, at least two years of business school or college, and two years of related experience preferably working directly with the court and criminal justice system. Good knowledge of forensics. Excellent organizational skills, including ability to continuously multi-task and prioritize work of the entire department. Excellent computer skills a must. Will supervise the Program Assistant.
About the area
This position is located in Savannah, Georgia. Founded in 1733, Savannah is a city rich in history, charm and Southern hospitality. Savannah has one of the largest historic districts in the United States, with thousands of architecturally-significant buildings nestled under giant live oaks hung with Spanish moss. Savannah captivates the suitors that come to call with her natural beauty, eccentric charm and traditional Southern Hospitality -because Savannah is genteel, gracious and captivating. Savannah is the beautifully preserved hidden treasure of the Low Country. Come unlock the history, romance and beauty that lies within. Savannah is situated at the mouth of the Savannah River, which forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina. The area has a large network of rivers and creeks. The Intracoastal Waterway runs along the east coast, much of which is comprised of ecologically vital marshes. Savannah is approximately 250 miles southeast of Atlanta and only 90 miles north of Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia.
About the hospital
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah serves over 2000 people annually and works with people of all ages with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses. We are working towards a recovery-based environment serving to help people reach their highest potential.
Benefits In addition to a competitive salary (PG 010 up to midpoint $30,369.88 Based on education and experience) , we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Closing date Position is open until 9/25/09. Applying for this job Please e-mail your cover letter and resume (in Microsoft Word format), to: grhs_hr@dhr.state.ga.us To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following as your email subject: Program Associate – Forensics Dept The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, a criminal background check and reference check. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the Department. DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer