Total 897 job vacancies in Battle Creek, Michigan

Duties:
This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases and knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments. The Purchasing Agent maintains responsibility for work leading to the purchase of a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems that support the full range of programs and activities. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Purchasing Support - Conducts purchasing under the micro purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action; utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases; tracks obligations/commitments and monitors expenditures to support recurring budget forecasts and identify potential fraud, waste and abuse based on procurement history and purchase trends; and,
• Procurement Support - Procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization; develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; Prepare and issue contract modifications for changes in delivery schedule and sends formal correspondence to a variety of customers such as inventory management specialists, other service line contacts, and contracting officers as appropriate for the purposes of auditing documents, processing receiving reports, and payments.; conducting open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements; and,
• Administrative Support - Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items; develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains, organizes, files and retrieves reports for briefing and presentation purposes; performs a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties in medical facility; and,
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisor Medical Supply Technician duties include:

• Managing, interacting and dealing with individuals of varying backgrounds.
• Directing staff and managing tasks to be completed.
• Overseeing and supervising all aspects of decontamination, preparation, sterilization, monitoring, and distribution of RMD.
• Performing a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues.
• Functioning as a first-level supervisor responsible for the oversight of a group of MSTs, with administrative responsibility for planning and directing of the work for all aspects of SPS for RMD listed in item c. 70%
• Overseeing attendance and leave, including approval of sick and annual leave and vacation schedules. Informs higher level management of anticipated vacancies or increases in workload. 5%
• Recommending promotions, reassignments, recognition of superior performance, retention or release of probationary employees or other changes of assigned personnel. 5%
• Holding corrective interviews with employees, referring disciplinary problems to higher levels of management. 5%
• Resolving informal complaints of employees and deals with union representatives on personnel matters. 5%
• Providing technical supervisory necessary for accomplishing the work of the organizational unit.10%
• Develops work improvement plans and recommends personnel actions as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Functions as a facility domain manager for the TMS educational package. This system houses each employee's official education and training record, as well as serving as the mechanism for providing computer-based training for employees. As a resident TMS authority, the Program Specialist will assist to identify issues and problems associated with these programs and systems, and using initiative, will implement alternative solutions based on expert knowledge. He/She is responsible to ensure proper implementation of updates and changes in the package. Fields calls from all levels of TMS users requiring assistance and provides solution to problem issues.
• Responsible for ensuring mandatory training programs are available for staff at all levels of the organization. Duties include maintaining and updating comprehensive information on mandatory training considered for all employees or targeted to specific employees by nature of their profession or job duties. Creates computer-based training modules in the system by working with subject-matter experts. Uses software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and other software such as Adobe e-Learning Suite (CaptivatPhotoshop, Acrobat, Presenter, etc.) in the completion of the modules. Ensures that custom courses are compliant with the standard set forth in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Collaborates with other TMS Domain Managers both at the facility and VISN levels in discussion or implementation of education programs for facility and VISN implementation, and overall TMS functionality and operation.
• Provides technical assistance to those who are developing computer and software training material for targeted audiences that may vary from highly targeted audiences to those that may be mandatory for all employees. Assistance may include determining that material is presented at appropriate educational levels to be pertinent to the target audience, and that a variety of training modes are considered to maximize training effectiveness.
• Maintains training records in TMS. Ensures education and training records are properly recorded in the tracking package, so reports accurately reflect progress toward the system's continuing education performance standard.
• Generates reports as needed for all facility performance measures and for departmental tracking. Performs technical duties associated with developing, revising, maintaining, and/or instructing training courses on the operations and maintenance of the TMS structure.
• Performs work in the development of courses for instructional training programs. Participates substantially in coursework development or modification, and develops complete, full-length courses in well-established areas of a subject matter field. Develops or adapts new or revised training or testing materials for formal course use. Conducts studies and performs analyses on course-related subjects and/or coordinates activities involving programs of instruction.
• Performs work involving modification (changes/updates) of course materials and plans for specific audiences. Determines the need for additional subject-matter information and meets with representatives within or outside the organization to obtain it. Develops new training or testing materials for formal course use. Produces complete, self-contained training products (courses, aids, methods, training plans, etc.) based on analyses and studies.
• Determines learning objectives, analyzes learning problems, selects teaching strategies using appropriate models, develops course plans, and creates assessment tools. Instructs courses in a Program of Instruction. Responsible for courses covering both standard, pre-structured, and advanced technical systems or subject matter areas. Responsible for overall maintenance of assigned courses and determines the need for and initiates changes/updates in course content.
• Adapts or revises courses, as needed, because of subject matter or student problems. Trouble shoots all TMS course reported problems and assignments. Contacts the course requestor about any assignment disputes or questions.

***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***

This position is located in the ANG Traffic Management Branch. The purpose of the position is to procure transportation for freight and passengers on behalf of the government. Managers all functions of the branch, which includes directing the traffic management program, providing technical traffic management advisory services, establishing operating requirements, formulating traffic management policies, and developing traffic management programs for both peacetime and wartime.

1. Incumbent serves as the technical transportation advisor to the Director of Logistics and other base operating officials on all matters directly dealing with the military and commercial movement of personnel and equipment.

2. Ensures the traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished; such as services incident to receipt, processing, and dispatch of commodity and passenger traffic, to include demurrage charges, drayage and other accessorial services not directly related in line-haul movements.

3. Inspects or provides for the inspection of commercial carrier terminals to locate and expedite the delivery of astray government shipments. Ensures carrier capability to comply with government requirements and specifications.

4. Administers the procurement of military and civilian passenger travel, both domestic and international. Supervises the arrangement of routing and reservations, ensuring special fares and/or discounts are utilized with feasible.

5. Manages an ensure s executive of the Reusable Container Program and the 463L Pallet and Net Program. Coordinates with functional mangers to ensure assets are accounted for, serviceable, stored properly, and maintained for emergency deployment.

6. Exercises supervision over subordinate employees. Implements provisions of personnel management, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, merit promotion, career development, performance appraisals, counseling service, incentive awards and position management.

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Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Performs specialized treatment of complex mental health, substance use disorders, psychosocial problems and chronic medical issues, incorporating complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of Veterans.
• Performs routine and in-depth mental health/substance use disorder evaluations and assessments.
• Uses the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
• Provides specialized, evidence-based interventions and treatment modalities used in treating Veterans with complex mental health, SUD, medical or Veterans requiring intensive services, utilizing VA based guidance and guidelines, including through individual, group, and/or couples/family counseling and psychotherapy.
• Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members.
• Provides advanced level case management interventions in the treatment of Veterans with complex mental health, substance use disorders, psychosocial problems, and chronic medical issues.
• Serves as a member of the MH-RRTP Screening Committee
• Coordinates comprehensive discharge planning with collaboration other VA programs and/or departments.
• Coordinates with other staff and community services/resources that provide care to Veterans.
• Completes comprehensive Veteran-centered, recovery-focused treatment plans and updates as appropriate/required.
• Completes clinical reminders.
• As assigned, provides clinical supervision of trainees from various disciplines rotating through or assigned to the MH-RRTP
• As assigned, provides clinical supervision to less advanced social workers

• Serves on VA Medical Center/Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces, as assigned by the Supervisor or the Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health.
• Represents social work on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, as assigned by the Supervisor or the Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health.
• Monitors the efficiency, effectiveness, timeliness, quality of services offered within the program area, as assigned.
• Reviews relevant data, assesses the data, develops, and implement ideas for improvement, as assigned.

• Involvement in social work, VA, MHRRTP training program didactics and conferences, as assigned.
• Involvement in training program didactics for trainees of various disciplines and levels, as assigned.

• Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces. Assigned by Supervisor or the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health.
• Represent social Work on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or healthcare System, as assigned by the Supervisor or Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health.
• Represent the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees.
• Other duties as assigned

• Serves as the cyber analysis expert for planning and carrying out assigned projects, determining approaches and resolving most encountered conflicts and providing detailed input for cyber trend analysis reports for senior executive service members.
• Provides cyber analysis techniques, training, awareness, coordination of new signatures, and recommended response priorities.
• Performs as the subject matter expert for detections and prevention measures and ensures such measures are fully integrated within the Incident Handling Group for their continued 24/7 monitoring and response.
• Advises other subject matter experts and team leads on strategies to improve incident detection capabilities in defense of external cyber-attacks as well as Insider Threats.
• Correlates data from multiple and diverse sources in order to obtain as complete and accurate of a picture as possible regarding the nature and magnitude of cyber threats to DLA.

• Serves as analyst and advisor for data systems, Enterprise projects, initiatives and programs that require centralized oversight.
• Develops effective, efficient, and innovative data sharing solutions to meet functional and operational requirements.
• Performs extensive coordination with logistics and systems experts in order to define issues and problems in areas where useful precedence does not exist.
• Serves as an advisor with regard to achieving optimum effective utilization of standard data processing systems and programs.
• Plans, directs and coordinates accomplishment of new data initiatives, projects and programs ensuring priorities are established and milestone schedules are coordinated and published to reflect agreed priorities.
• Advises on major and controversial matters having impact on logistics and information systems management.
• Works with technical representatives and staff members of DLA, the military services, civil agencies, foreign governments and Government contractors for requirements definition, design, development, testing and implementation phases.
• Develops test plans and user procedures. Performs functional tests prior to implementing modifications of on-line systems, applications and Enterprise Dashboards.

Major Duties Include, but are not limited to the following:The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient/resident care in a variety of settings, including acute care units, acute mental health unit, community living center. Care includes assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, eating and mobility. Operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, wheelchairs, stretchers, vital sign machines, bladder scanners, lifts and oxygen. Assists with procedures using proper technique. Transports patients using safe technique. Completes thorough, timely and accurate documentation of care provided. Must be able to recognize and react to acute changes or emergent patient conditions such as bleeding, abnormal vital signs and behavior crisis. Duties if this position include but are not limited to :

• Assists in the care and treatment of patients receiving medical, surgical, or mental health treatment. Observes and reports changes in patient behavior, attitude, and appearance, such as patients' color, vital signs, wound/skin condition, and reaction to/results of treatment.
• Assists in the performance of treatment by performing duties such as the taking/monitoring, recording, and reporting of vital signs, height, weight, patient concerns/symptoms, and less obvious changes in patients' condition. Assists with treatment and diagnostic procedures by preparing and positioning the patient, obtaining supplies/equipment, reassuring the patient, cleaning up following the procedure, documenting/reporting concerning the procedure, and conducting post-procedure checks on the patient as directed by the RN.
• Provides care to patients experiencing extremes of behavior, including those who are severely depressed, agitated, and/or acting out and those patients with complex medical conditions. The care provided frequently involves setting up/working around various types of medical equipment and the use of medical supplies.
• Recognizes emergency situations and appropriately intervenes while awaiting assistance

• Performs a wide range of duties to include plans, analysis, development, and coordination, as well as evaluation of current DLA contingency telecommunications plans.
• Performs system management responsibilities to ensure authentic call accounting utilizing the extensive knowledge of IT equipment, Telephone Management System (TMS) equipment and associated call detail collection devices...
• ...Performs system management responsibilities on Cisco’s Call Manager, Unity Connection, Provisioning and other Voice Call Recording, Work Force Management, Conferencing systems...
• ...as a Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) System Administrator.
• Analyzes software compatibilities/capacities to be consistent with present and planned telecommunication infrastructure.
• Modify, maintain, and troubleshoot Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) circuits for voice, data and video transmission over routed networks in support of IT equipment located outside voice related systems.
• Manages major communications functions and programs of the Voice Services Branch.

Duties include, but not limited to, the following major responsibilities:

• Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff
• Provides direct care for Veterans
• Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e., behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and acts accordingly within the NA's assigned role.
• Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.
• Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal
• Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.
• Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the Veteran for such procedures but not limited to enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring of
• Works on small group activities with Veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.
• Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
• Utilizes equipment to promote the Veteran self-care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System.
• Follows established safety practices and reports to the supervisor as promptly as possible unsafe conditions, unsafe practices or any occupational illness or injury sustained.
• Adheres to all safety and health standards, regulations work practices and uses proper protective equipment as required.
• Demonstrates safe work practices. Complies with safety rules and regulations for safe job performance and fire protection. Practices safe body mechanics, uses mechanical devices, and or requests help when needed in moving, lifting, or turning patients to prevent injury to patient, self, or others.
• White Boards completed and updated each shift
• Collaborates with the appropriate leads to remove broken equipment from services immediately, tags it as such and follows through for appropriate disposition of the broken equipment.
• Pressure ulcer & fall prevention and Fall Prevention

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES

Screening/Assessment

• Independently evaluates the patient's situation, including the Veteran's environmental responses and uses advance practice skills to complete treatment plans in conjunction with psychosocial diagnosis. Assessment is to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, internal and external supports, and service needs to optimize functional status.
• Identifies the psychosocial complications that can be caused due to a sudden onset of an acute or chronic illness. At risk factors are addressed and a preliminary disposition plan is documented.
• Perform insightful assessment of serious and complicated cases involving psychiatric illness, catastrophic medical conditions, dementia, and other high-risk diagnoses.
• Assesses the patient and family's understanding of their diagnosis and proposed treatments in the clinic settings.
• Screens and assesses the Veteran's psychosocial needs and barriers to facilitate his or her access to appropriate VA and community resources. Through collaborative relationships with the Veteran, his or her family/caregiver, significant other, legal guardian, and other VA programs and VA staff, the social worker coordinates the gathering of information vital to the process of setting appropriate treatment goals and time frames for achieving those goals. The goal of the assessment is to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, coping/management skills specific to adjustment to the regimen and internal/external supports and service needs.
• Effectively use social work knowledge base, professional skill, objectivity, and insight into the formulation of the assessment. The initial assessment will be completed as specified by the policy for the assigned work area, updated and on-going progress notes will document continuation of plans, meetings, medical or social concerns, and/or changes related to patient care.

• Independently develops psychosocial treatment plans in accordance with resulting interdisciplinary team meetings including goals for psychosocial clinical treatment based on the initial assessment of the Veteran.
• Uses advanced practice skills to advise and recommend appropriate actions related to the comprehensive treatment plan.
• Determines realistic goals with the Veteran, including such factors as the appropriate type of intervention and/or level of care, the setting conducive to providing such intervention or care, the need for caregiver support to allow for the least restrictive level of care, transportation options/barriers, and the steps to obtaining resources (VA or community) that make the achievement of goals possible.

• To facilitate the continuity of a Veteran's recovery, the social worker will arrange referrals to needed VA and/or community resources (e.g., home health care, assisted living facilities, extended care facilities/nursing homes, services available through area agencies on aging, community support groups, hospice care, community-based extended care).
• Will collaborate with other service providers in re-assessing the Veteran's needs during the eligibility determination process and coordinating access to information needed for the referral.
• Provides education to community care partners regarding general VA benefits and services during care coordination for Veterans.
• Serves as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources to ensure thorough delivery of services and follows Veteran/Caregiver through continuum of health care.

• As a subject matter expert on the services and resources available to Veterans through both VA and the community, the social worker will monitor patterns of resource availability, identifying unmet needs and the resultant impact on the Veteran's psychosocial functioning.
• Will communicate with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., other VA programs, community partners) to encourage the development of new and innovative resources.

• Advocate for Veterans to ensure that they have access to all needed care and resources within VA and in the community.
• When appropriate and feasible, the social worker will educate and encourage the Veteran and his or her family/caregiver to advocate on his/her own behalf, fostering independence and empowerment.

• Will assist in mitigating any medical or psychiatric crises arising in presenting Veterans, within the scope of social work practice, and participate in developing crisis management and safety plans to minimize the event of future crises.

• Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
• The NM seeks knowledge from professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
• The NM participates in the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.
• The NM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

Are you a problem-solving superstar with a knack for juggling multiple priorities and delivering exceptional customer experiences?

We’re on the lookout for a Project Specialist ready to step into a dynamic role supporting our Commercial Account Executives. In this role, you’ll deliver outstanding service to our commercial customers by managing orders with precision and ensuring projects are completed seamlessly. From pricing and product recommendations to delivery schedules and customer satisfaction, you’ll be the go-to person keeping everything on track and running like clockwork.

• Build strong relationships with commercial customers by showcasing your in-depth knowledge of our product range and keeping them informed every step of the way.
• Take full ownership of customer orders, responding to enquiries, processing sales orders, raising purchase orders, and liaising with manufacturers to ensure stock and delivery timeframes are met.
• Work with customers and Account Executives to develop and manage delivery schedules that meet everyone’s needs.
• Juggle multiple customers across the country, ensuring top-notch service no matter where they are.
• Regularly liaise with manufacturers to keep product info and pricing accurate, monitor stock levels, and update systems as needed.
• Keep distribution centres informed well in advance of bulk deliveries to ensure everything goes smoothly.
• Share your expertise by assisting and training junior team members.

• Supervise the activities of multifunctional teams which may include Equipment Specialists, Inventory Management Specialists, Supply Management Specialists, Technical Writers, Logistics Management Specialists and other specialists.
• Analyze problems and identify new solutions.
• Coordinate logistics mission accomplishment within the community, higher headquarters, and other relevant organizations.
• Participate in the development of program requirements for assigned systems.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive product support strategy for the weapon system.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of assigned programs/weapon systems and materiel, assuring timely support of field and higher echelon customers.
• Utilize sound judgment in decision making process in difficult, negative, or unexpected situations.
• Assign work to subordinates, provide technical oversight, develop performance plans/rates employees, interview candidates/recommend hiring/promotion, and take disciplinary measures.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provide/arrange for development/training.

• Supervise the activities of multifunctional teams which may include Equipment Specialists, Inventory Management Specialists, Supply Management Specialists, Technical Writers, Logistics Management Specialists and other specialists.
• Analyze problems and identify new solutions.
• Coordinate logistics mission accomplishment within the community, higher headquarters, and other relevant organizations.
• Participate in the development of program requirements for assigned systems.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive product support strategy for the weapon system.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of assigned programs/weapon systems and materiel, assuring timely support of field and higher echelon customers.
• Utilize sound judgment in decision making process in difficult, negative, or unexpected situations.
• Assign work to subordinates, provide technical oversight, develop performance plans/rates employees, interview candidates/recommend hiring/promotion, and take disciplinary measures.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provide/arrange for development/training.