FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Employees

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What happened to our expected raises? (8/4/08 11:07 AM)  We have been hearing about getting a raise. Are we really getting one?(8/6/08 11:46 AM)
Pay for performance raises for state employees have been deleted from the budget as part of the Governor's efforts to balance the state budget. Pay for performance raises of 2-1/2 % were originally scheduled to begin in January based on results of your PMF. 
--Marvin Bailey, CEO , Central State Hospital
Health concerns of the employees should be of concern to CSH and DHR, why can't we get on the bandwagon with Ga College and Oconee Regional and have Weight Watchers at work? I know you have the gym, but trying to get to Walter Williams park on Tuesday at 5pm. the session has already started, then you have to wait until  630 for the next one. Lost weight sometimes mean better health, and better health means more days at work! (7/15/08 3:44 pm)
The Wellness Committee appreciates your concern about health, and more specifically, ways to assist CSH employees with weight control.  You are absolutely right:  Lost weight means better health, and better health means more productive work days!! (as well as a better and more productive life at home!!)  Approximately a year ago, the Wellness Committee advertised the Weight Watcher's At Work program. We received CSH Leadership approval, identified a meeting place on campus, were very excited about this great opportunity, and READY TO GO........  Unfortunately, we were unable to meet the Weight Watcher's At Work requirements to:  recruit 20 CSH employees, have the employees agree to make WW payments up front, meet on the same day each week, and meet at the same time each week.  The Wellness Committee is very interested in employee health.  In an effort to assist the CSH employees throughout the past year the Wellness Committee  offered opportunities for weight loss and healthy living.  These included, but were not limited to:  'Lunch and Learn' educational sessions, weight loss contests, and membership in our own Wellness Center for a minimal fee.    The Committee looks forward to continuing to offer programs in which CSH employees participate and become healthier for themselves, their families, and their clients.  --Lee Ann Molini, Nurse, Central State Hospital
Why don't the CNA's in the Craig Building get paid for their over time when they have to stay so frequently?  (6/29/08 11:00 am)
All employees that are eligible for overtime are compensated per DHR policy. That policy allows for the option of using leave instead of monetary payment. No employees are allowed to carry more than 1 1/2 days of FLSA time forward. FLSA and Overtime is monitored on a monthly basis to ensure the guidelines are followed. If there are concerns regarding your time you can check with your leave keeper who has your official record. - Marvin Bailey, CEO, Central State Hospital
Why the acting CNA leads can't  . . . . . get the proper training for the position they are expected to hold? (6/29/08 11:06 am) Currently staff are required to complete 32 to 40 hours of training annually.  Staff Development is open to suggestions.  If there is training that is not currently offered, they should submit a suggestion.  Please submit suggestions to CSH Staff Development@dhr.state.ga.us with "Lead Training Suggestion" in the subject line.  - Demetrice Bryant, Training & Development Specialist
I heard that there was a program in place here that would pay for CNA's to go to school to be a LPN is this true and if so what are the requirements and who would we talk to about it? (6/28/08 8:57 am)
Central State has an Educational Assistance Program. This program allows employees to attend school to obtain a degree in a hard to fill area.  The program allows work time for school time.  There are criteria that each individual has to meet to qualify.  These criteria include a good work history, at least 1 year of service and acceptance to a program that will support a hard to fill position. - Demetrice Bryant, Training & Development Specialist
This question is in regards to the incentive pay. Why are the nurses getting much much more than everyone else? Especially the ones that have been here at Central State for 30 or more years and is nearing retirement. (6/25/08 3:19 pm)
The amounts of the incentive awards were determined by MHDDAD based on the awards given to Nurses at Atlanta Regional Hospital last year. Nurses that are not on the payroll on June 30, 2008 are not eligible. The award is to recognize their years of service to the State of Georgia.  --Marvin Bailey, CEO, Central State Hospital
Where do I go to get my check stubs?  (6/18/2008  3:32 PM)
You pick up your first paycheck at HR First Floor Rm. 1-044, then the rest will be direct deposit.  The first day of orientation, there is a session on TeamWorks.  You are shown in detail how to access Team Georgia from Central State's website to obtain your pay stub.
I WORK IN DDD AND SOME PEOPLE RECEIVED 200 OR MORE DOLLARS ON THEIR JUNE 15 CHECK WHERE DID THIS MONEY COME FROM (6/16/2008 5:23 pm) 
I am not familiar with a June 15th payment to staff in DDS. The Boland building was previously recognized and staff meeting the qualifications for incentive pay received $300 in March. There will be a second incentive payment of $300 on June 30 for staff from the top unit based on the DHR guidelines and the Covey information gathered from January 1, 2008 through May 15, 2008.  Staff that are in pay grades 5 through 14 will receive a one time incentive bonus (the amount has not been determined).  There will also be a longevity bonus payment to nursing staff that will be paid on June 30, 2008. If there are additional questions you can contact my office.  --Marvin Bailey, CEO, Central State Hospital
What is the job description for MH/DD Shift Supervisor? (6/10/2008 2:31 AM )  Sorry for the delay in answering this one - took a bit more to find -- The job description for MH/DD Shift Supervisor is on the SPA website at  http://www.spa.ga.gov/jobdescriptions/jobsalarydetail.asp?jobcode=71146
Why are there some deserving employees in the Boland Building who have not yet received their incentive pay that should have been included in their paycheck of March 15,2008? This oversight has been reported many times. After each of the past five pay checks this has been reported, even to Mr. Bailey's office. Who can get to the bottom of this and let us know when we can expect to get our money? (5/17/08 01:08 AM)
We have reviewed the list regarding anyone that was working in the Boland Building at least half of the period of 10/1/07 through 12/31/07 to ensure that all eligible employees received the incentive award. At this point each employee's record has been researched with the unit and Human Resources to verify the data. All appeals were thoroughly reviewed and if necessary corrective action was taken.  
This incentive award's purpose was to recognize outstanding performance in regard to the WIGs of DHR-MHDDAD-CSH.  Employees with disciplinary actions, work performance at less than a met or excessive absences were excluded from the incentive award. Any employee with more than 2 call-ins during this period were excluded. 
The CEO's office will be happy to personally review your individual situation if you feel that you should have been included. Please call 4128 to review your concern.
Is there a policy in force concerning the use of cell phones and company phones for personal use during work time and to what extreme can they use them before action will be taken.  (5/12/08 06:34 AM)
Policy #1201 " . . . . 3.  Employees are not to engage in activities other than official business during working hours.  Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to: 3.3   Conducting an outside business while on duty by any means of communication, such as wearing beepers . . . telephones, etc.; . . . . Employees are prohibited from making telephone calls unless work-related.  Local telephone calls of infrequent, short duration may be permitted. This privilege may, however, be withdrawn if abused."
Why does other staff receive shift differential pay and not the Police department?  (5/7/08 09:37 AM)
Law enforcement in our area currently do not pay shift differential pay. Differential pay is usually paid to direct care staff, not support staff.
Vendor Lists? (1/21/2008 12:02 PM)
Check the Material Management link to the Requisition page to find answers to your questions.
How do I contact the chaplains of CSH; I can't seem to find them under any title? (12/6/2007 9:05 PM)  Chaplain Services may be obtained by contacting the following Chaplains: Omer Reid, 451-3982 (pager); Curtis Scott, 451-2235 (pager); Jon Scott, 451-2231 (pager).
My user name/password is not recognized in GroupWise when entering in from my home. (9/29/2007 6:59 PM) How to access GroupWise at home?(9/29/2007 6:58 PM)  Go to the Resources Menu and click on Information Technology and click on the link in the third column named "GroupWise Mail from Home Instructions", to bring up the information you need.
What is Mandt certification (8/29/07 7:05 PM) Go to The Mandt System web page to find out more. 
Where can I find the DHR and CSH employee hand/work book?  The DHR Employee Handbook.