Radio Dispatcher - Part Time

Radio Dispatcher - Part Time This position is the primary contact for communication among personnel, visitors, and clients at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare (ABH). Key responsibilities include communication, access control, and information management. Additional duties are as follows:Operates communication equipment professionally and courteously, directing calls and messages to the appropriate personnel or departmentsDispatches personnel and equipment as required, and relays or clarifies information as neededOperates overhead paging systems and monitors alarms for fire, pharmacy, and weather, etc.Maintains written and digital logs of staff activity, client movement, and assigned dutiesProvides directions and greets visitors in person or by phone, including dignitaries and delivery personnel, etc.Oversees & issues passes and tags for all visitors and contractorsAttends required training sessions to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role and follows agency policies on computer and software usageThis is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #5 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, afternoon shift. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.Additional Salary / Appointment Information: Must be able to complete a 4 week full time orientation (Will include 1st and 2nd shift) May be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior Training and development required to remain in the classification after employmentAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:Medical CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Dispatch All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record. *** (OCSEA) Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.