Seamstress- FSH

Job Description:

Seamstress- FSH

Description

Seamstress

Job Location:

Fulton State Hospital

600 East Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251

The Seamstress position at Fulton State hospital is a PRN position. This position allows for flexible scheduling which is not to exceed 20 hours each week. It is preferred that the 20 hours are scheduled within the standard business week of Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, you can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve by being as a team member at Fulton State Hospital.

• What you’ll do:
  
  
  • This is a basic seamstress position responsible for:
    • Basic mending, to include re-stitching seams; basic alterations such as making tucks in waist bands to make the garment smaller; hemming; replacing elastic; patching holes; attaching buttons or belt loops; replacing zippers.
  • Basic repairs to window curtains and shower curtains in client living areas.
  • Additionally, it will be necessary to communicate with treatment program staff, such as the case manager, when an item cannot be mended and/or the item must be sent out for repairs.
  • A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the mission, vision and values of both Fulton State Hospital and the Department of Mental Health.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of sewing and the use of a sewing machine

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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 .