MHDD Technician - Spruce Cottage - 10:00p-6:00a

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: 4/17/26

Parsons State Hospital Vision Statement :

People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges.

Mission Statement :

To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services.

https:

//www.kdads.ks.gov/ About the

Position:

Who can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified Full/Part-time:

Full-Time Regular/Temporary:

Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt Work Schedule:

10:00p-6:00a Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible:

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MHDDT Compensation:

$20.13/hour Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position is located at Spruce Cottage, 10:00p-6:00a, days/hours may vary. This position requires you to work weekends. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment. 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 Mental Health Developmental Disability Technician position is to provide direct services and supports to people with developmental disabilities who live at PSH so that they can achieve personal growth and well-being, realize choice, attain full inclusion and celebrate their individuality. The essential functions of this position 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. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress. Parsons State Hospital 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.

Qualifications:

Preferred Criteria:

Completion of an established training program approved by Kansas Department of Children and Families, within one year of hire. Employees will be required to attend classes, complete assignments, and actively participate in required training courses. Staff who operates a motor vehicle must possess an unrestricted Kansas driver's license. Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact :

Name:

Tammy Charles Phone:

(620)421-6550 x 3061

Email:

Tammy.

Charles@ks.gov

Fax:

(620)421-2770 Required documents for this application to be complete: On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed. 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

PSHTC. 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. Complete and Submit your application. Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page. Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page. See the helpful links below to assist in completing your application:

Instructions:

Job Search Registration & User Account Application Frequently Asked Questions 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. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference at the following link: Disability Hiring Preference | Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov) 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.