Administrative Support Assistant- Program Assistant- CRAFT (FSH)

Job Description

Administrative Support Assistant- Program Assistant
Competency Restoration and Forensic Treatment (CRAFT)
Job Location:
Fulton State Hospital
600 East Fifth Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Salary
: $37,963/year
Why you’ll love this position:
Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, you can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member within the Competency Restoration and Forensic Treatment (CRAFT) program. Be part of a team whose responsibility is to provide treatment for clients residing within Fulton State Hospital.

This Program Assistant/Admissions Clerk position is responsible for supporting the function of the CRAFT program. This person is responsible for tracking information including competencies, Engages, and other vital information, which requires the ability to work independently and resolve issues. Additionally, this person is responsible for keeping minutes in program meetings and coordinating schedules for various meetings and spaces, which requires great attention to detail. This person is responsible for coordinating and assisting program leadership in performing their duties including scheduling, notifying them of vital information when they are away, and keeping the files of the program in order, which requires a high level of confidentiality and the ability to prioritize. This person must be able to function with considerable independence and handle multiple complex task deadlines simultaneously.
This position is also responsible for inpatient and outpatient admission as well as 96-hour involuntary admissions. Candidates will initiate communication with courts, sheriff departments, defense and prosecuting attorneys and interview clients during the admission process. This person will also be responsible for obtaining proper court documents, sending court hearing notifications and coordinating discharges.

Minimum Qualifications
Three or more years of experience in office support work
Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with computer programs, including Microsoft office
Problem-solving and time management skills
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found
here
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Tammy Smiley, LCSW
CRAFT Program Director
Tammy.Smiley@dmh.mo.gov