About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Work Schedule: Rotating Schedule, hours 4:00PM - 12:00AM
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Dispatcher, Operator, Safety and Security

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range: $12.98 - $15.72

TEMPORARY additional differential of $4.00/hr for all hours worked.

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The purpose of the Operator / Dispatcher position is to be responsible for clerical support related to the operator and dispatching functions and Safety and Security department. This position requires proficient documentation recording in the safety and security log. Filing paperwork and printing documentation for office use. Dispatcher is responsible for starting Fire Watch paperwork contacting the appropriate office for start time and end time. Supports Administrative Assistant for Safety and Security. Dispatchers are responsible for emails to correspond with Chief of Safety and Security, Lieutenants and Administrative Assistant of Safety and Security with call-ins, late shows, fire related incidents, break ins and anything else asked of them by the following.

The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Minimum Qualifications: 6 months experience in general office, clerical and administrative-support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications: 1 or more years' experience in general office, clerical and administrative-support work. Dispatching experience.

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact:

Name: Shylie Scheckel Phone: (913) 755-7204

Email: Shylie.Scheckel@ks.gov Fax: (913)755-7408

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Job Application Process

• Complete Paper application. Paper applications can be found at the desk of the operator or in Human Resources. Both located in the Administration Building at Osawatomie State Hospital. OR
• Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
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• Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.98 - $19.72 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Osawatomie, KS 66064: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person