Alabama DMH / Communications Officer

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Communications Officer
OPEN DATE: 2/3/2023
CLOSE DATE: Until Filled
JOB LOCATION: Bryce Hospital Tuscaloosa, Alabama
NUMBER: 23-02
JOB CODE: S8500

SALARY
• Range 46 ($21,926.40- $34,243.20 Annually).
• Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.

BENEFITS
• 12 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
▪ After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from a standard senior high school.
• 12 months or more experience in the operation of a law enforcement radio and telephone switchboard preferred.

KIND OF WORK
• Operates communication system (e.g., police radio, telephone, intercom, and switchboard).
• Monitors alarm system.
• Handles complaints and requests from staff, patients, and visitors.
• Schedules trips for transportation daily.
• Receives patients’ funds.
• Issues and receives facility keys.
• Registers vehicles.
• Assists visitors with completing the visitation and inventory list forms.
• Inputs data into CARES and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
• Completes ADMH and Bryce Hospital forms and documents.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge and use of proper English and grammar.
• Ability to be available in times of emergencies.
• Ability to work with all age groups.
• Ability to operate a telephone switchboard and radio system under heavy traffic.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to be firm and tactful in dealing with patients, staff, and the public.
• Ability to remain alert, act quickly, and use good judgment in emergencies.
• Ability to work shift hours and weekends as required.

METHOD OF SELECTION
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.

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Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

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