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Full time employees receive:

State Retirement with generous company match
11 Paid Holidays Each Year
15 Days of Annual Leave and 15 Days of Sick Leave the First Year
Subsidized Insurance Benefits – We help you pay for your benefits!

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The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the State’s statutory authority responsible for prevention, treatment and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and addictive disorders. In addition, ODMHSAS provides prevention services at the state and local levels, in partnership with area health providers, schools, law enforcement, veteran’s groups and other community stakeholders.  ODMHSAS manages the state’s behavioral health Medicaid services, and has rule-making responsibility for specific statutory certification processes (certifying approximately 3,300 treatment providers, organizations and individuals, throughout the state).

First Preference / Pre-Announcement: DMHSAS facilities must notify the above listed HR department by the opening date and time listed above if they have employees with a first preference request to return to work on a limited duty release.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

This Agency Requires Coverage 24 Hours, 7 Days Per Week. Work Hours and Location May Vary Depending on Business Necessity. Employees May Be Required to Work Weekends and Overtime.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Linen & Clothing Specialist II, I

Vinita, OK

Full Time

Oklahoma Forensic Center

Entry Level

Join a team that CARES!  

 Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care! 

 About us:    

Come grow with us!  The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma.  Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.  OFC is expanding with construction scheduled to be completed in June 2025 adding an additional 84 beds.  When completed, OFC will have a total of 352 beds to house consumers. 

About the Position: 

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Laundry Department is looking for a Linen and Clothing Specialist to perform tasks involving laundry work, sewing, alterations, and mending at a state facility. This includes sorting, washing and maintaining clothing, linens and draperies.   

Job Type/Salary:  

Open/Close dates: 3/25/2025-until filled 

Full-time 

Hourly payrate: Level I- $13.70/hr, Level II-$14.66/hr 

Primary Working Hours are: 5:00am-1:30pm 

FLSA Status: Non Exempt 

Primary Work Location/Department:  Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, Ok/Laundry 

Vacancies:  1 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

Level I- No experience required 

Level II- Education and experience requirements at this level consist of six months of experience in a commercial or institutional laundry, or commercial experience in the operation of a sewing machine, pattern making or mending garments. 

Special Requirements: 

Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check. 

Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 40 pounds, 10 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds. 

Great Reasons to Work with Us: 

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include: 

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums 

A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations 

Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care 

Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 

11 paid holidays 

15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year 

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match 

Longevity Bonus for years of service 

Student Loan repayment options 

Training opportunities for CEU requirements 

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:  Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. 

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. 

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.   

An Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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