Support Technician PPS/TSP

Title: Support Technician PPS/TSP

State Role Title:79032

Hiring Range: Salary to Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central State Hospital

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg Virginia. Established in 1870 CSH holds the distinction of being the first psychiatric hospital in the nation dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. We have a long and proud history of serving the citizens of the Commonwealth and we remain committed to providing excellence in mental health care.

At CSH we strive to support the wellness and safety of our patients and their communities across Virginia. Our dedicated team shares core values of health and wellness respect integrity empowerment and recovery.

Exciting developments are on the horizon for CSH as a new modern facility is currently under construction on our existing campus with a scheduled completion date in 2027. This will enhance our capacity to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment that promotes healing and recovery.

***Any and all qualifications that you have must be represented in your application/resume as verifiable work experience.***

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job:

- Experience with grounds/landscaping work and associated safety practices.
- Experience with general building maintenance and associated safety practices.
- Experience of the maintenance of vehicles and associated safety practices.
- Knowledge of a State driving laws and the use of road maps to transport patients in a safe
and timely manner.
- Ability to work various shifts during emergencies and/or agency needs.
- Ability to work using a team approach.
- Ability to follow State policies and procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion to include standing sitting reaching lifting walking
bending climbing ladders and scaffolding of all types.
- Ability to work with various chemicals and during all weather conditions.

**This position is subject to mandatory overtime for all types of storm response including ice and snow pretreatment and removal for CSH.**

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

- Class B CDL.
- Experience with grounds/landscaping work and associated safety practices.
- Experience with general building maintenance and associated safety practices.
- Experience in routine vehicle maintenance.

Additional Considerations

Preferred:

- Experience in the operation of passenger buses and vans.
- Experience with the operation of small power equipment and the mechanical ability to
perform preventative and general maintenance on this equipment.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.


An extensive criminal history background investigation not limited to employment references drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans paid life insurance and retirement plans 12 paid holidays annual and sick leave.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1 the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers persons who have been convicted of specific barrier crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending barrier charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: or call DARS at .

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at
for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability. Minorities Individuals with Disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 1-

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.