Program Assistant NMPRC

Job Description:

Program Assistant NMPRC

Description

Program Assistant - Department of Mental Health at NMPRC

3505 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506

Full-Time Semi-Monthly Salary: TBD by qualifications

Why you'll love this position:

Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC) is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC’s vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC’s core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence.

What you’ll do:

This is a first-level position assisting the Chief Nurse Executive in the ongoing development of the Nursing program. This position will be responsible for analyzing and reviewing efficiency of workflows and processes, and making recommendations for changes or improvements. This position will also supervise the Nursing Scheduling team and ensure appropriate staffing levels.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of business math computations, grammar, composition, and spelling.

• Intermediate knowledge of computer information systems and software.

• Introductory knowledge of the principles of office management and supervision.

• Ability to apply and interpret agency policies and procedures.

• Ability to develop and use filing systems.

• Ability to review documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.

• Ability to make complex computations.

• Ability to assign, review and evaluate the work of staff.

• Ability to complete assignments accurately within specified timeframes.

• Ability to train and mentor staff.

• Ability to develop and implement procedures from general instructions.

• Ability to analyze and review workflows processes and prepare findings to make recommendations.

Experience and Educations Requirements:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience (Substitutions may be allowed)

• Bachelor’s Degree

We offer great benefits:

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 .

Qualified applicants should submit a CV/Resume and Letter of Interest to nmprchr@dmh.mo.gov , apply online at www.mocareers.mo.gov or in-person at 3505 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary:

$52,000 per Year