Dental Aide
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Dental Aide
Salary
$22.05 - $28.29 Hourly
Location
Ypsilanti, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
4715HC-25-105-WHV-DENTAL AIDE
Department
Corrections - Huron Valley Correctional Complex
Opening Date
10/15/2024
Closing Date
10/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME (AFSCME)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.
This position assists the dentist in providing dental care to prisoners at the assigned correctional facility. The position may be assigned to perform duties at dental clinics in other facilities. The position assists with the overall operations of the dental clinic.
This position has a Selective Position Requirement (SPR) - Possession of a radiography certification which involves completion of a dental radiography course taught in a program approved by the Michigan Board of Dentistry, pursuant to the Board of Dentistry, Administrative Rule R338.11307.
This is a test-designated position (DART). This position has direct contact with prisoners for more than 50% of work time and is 100% located within the secure perimeter of a Correctional Facility.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Dental Aide 6
No specific type or amount is required.
Dental Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to a Dental Aide 6.
Dental Aide E8
Two years of experience equivalent to a Dental Aide, including one year equivalent to a Dental Aide 7.
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience
Dental Aide E8
Completion of a one-year program in dental assistance may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Some positions within this class series require possession of a radiography certification which involves completion of a dental radiography course taught in a program approved by the Michigan Board of Dentistry, pursuant to the Board of Dentistry, Administrative Rule R338.11307.
The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.
View Position DescriptionHERE (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDwhvdentalaide.docx) .
View Job Specification HERE (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/dentalaidejobspecwhv.pdf) .
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All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of yourofficialcollege transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766. The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. ** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees
