What are the responsibilities and job description for the VPCH Staffing & Administrative Coordinator - Temporary position at State of Vermont?
Overview
The VPCH Staffing & Administrative Coordinator Temporary position provides coverage in the Staffing Office at the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital. The Staffing Office is open 24/7 and this role is responsible for daily reception duties such as answering the phone, responding to the main entry doorbell, and welcoming facility visitors, etc. and also ensuring adequate staffing of the Nursing Staff on the inpatient psychiatric units. It is considered an essential position due to the nature of the work and is required to have an employee present at all times.
This temporary position would be filling available shifts due to vacations and other time off for the permanent Staffing & Administrative Coordinators with some possibility for regular coverage. Available shifts would vary with shift hours on Night Shift (6:30pm-7:00am) and Day Shift (6:30am-7:00pm). There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours and the maximum number of hours allowed in a year is 1280 hours.
A resume and cover letter regarding your interest and qualifications for this work is highly encouraged.
Who May Apply
This position, VPCH Staffing & Administrative Coordinator - Temporary (Job Requisition #55323), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Stephanie.S.Shaw@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 - Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.
Environmental Factors
Duties are generally performed in a standard office setting and with constant interruptions from telephone calls, visitors, and staff requiring assistance. May have brief communication/contact with hospitalized individuals when in the dedicated care areas of the facility. Some work outside of a regular work schedule may be required. Incumbents may be assigned to different shifts as required to provide 24-hour coverage and may be the sole representative of the Hospital readily available to the public. There may be periods of heavy workloads and tight deadlines.
Working with the public in reception serves as the first point of contact for many visitors, employees, contractors, etc. who can be upset, confrontational, and/or in crisis.
Interaction with patients and with their family members in emotional situations may entail some danger, discomfort, and emotional distress.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years or more performing administrative duties in a health care, human services, or government setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with work schedule coordination or coordination of staffing in large scale operations.
Reception/customer service experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
The VPCH Staffing & Administrative Coordinator Temporary position provides coverage in the Staffing Office at the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital. The Staffing Office is open 24/7 and this role is responsible for daily reception duties such as answering the phone, responding to the main entry doorbell, and welcoming facility visitors, etc. and also ensuring adequate staffing of the Nursing Staff on the inpatient psychiatric units. It is considered an essential position due to the nature of the work and is required to have an employee present at all times.
This temporary position would be filling available shifts due to vacations and other time off for the permanent Staffing & Administrative Coordinators with some possibility for regular coverage. Available shifts would vary with shift hours on Night Shift (6:30pm-7:00am) and Day Shift (6:30am-7:00pm). There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours and the maximum number of hours allowed in a year is 1280 hours.
A resume and cover letter regarding your interest and qualifications for this work is highly encouraged.
Who May Apply
This position, VPCH Staffing & Administrative Coordinator - Temporary (Job Requisition #55323), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Stephanie.S.Shaw@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 - Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.
Environmental Factors
Duties are generally performed in a standard office setting and with constant interruptions from telephone calls, visitors, and staff requiring assistance. May have brief communication/contact with hospitalized individuals when in the dedicated care areas of the facility. Some work outside of a regular work schedule may be required. Incumbents may be assigned to different shifts as required to provide 24-hour coverage and may be the sole representative of the Hospital readily available to the public. There may be periods of heavy workloads and tight deadlines.
Working with the public in reception serves as the first point of contact for many visitors, employees, contractors, etc. who can be upset, confrontational, and/or in crisis.
Interaction with patients and with their family members in emotional situations may entail some danger, discomfort, and emotional distress.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years or more performing administrative duties in a health care, human services, or government setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with work schedule coordination or coordination of staffing in large scale operations.
Reception/customer service experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.