What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE - UNDERFILL FOR EMS SPECIALIST position at State of Nevada (NV)?
JOB The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Emergency Medical Services Program has an opening for a full time Health & Human Services Professional Trainee underfilling for an Emergency Medical Services Specialist in Carson City, NV. This position assists agencies with compliance certifications, licensing and permit applications, inspections, and training. Duties include providing technical assistance for service meetings, boards, and program development, and sharing relevant information with agencies and the public. The position also reviews and interprets documents, verifies the accuracy of ambulance run reports using basic arithmetic, and prepares clear, concise reports detailing regulatory violations, along with other duties as assigned.
Under immediate supervision, incumbents perform duties below the journey level while receiving training for advancement to an entry-level professional health/human services class. This class may be used for entry into Child Care Facilities Surveyor, Health Facilities Inspector, Developmental Specialist, Health Program Specialist, Psychiatric Caseworker, Quality Assurance Specialist, Social Worker, or other professional health/human services series from the Medical, Health & Related Services or Social Services & Rehabilitation Occupational Groups, in any department of State government. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, early childhood development, psychology, public health, special education, nursing, or other discipline directly related to the field in which the applicant is to be trained; OR two years of journey level technical or paraprofessional experience in the field in which the applicant is to be trained (NOTE: some jobs strictly require a Bachelor's degree).
Additional Position Requirement:
Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, licensure as an Ambulance Attendant, or licensure as a Registered Nurse is required within twelve months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working knowledge of: problem solving techniques; research techniques; basic mathematics.
Ability to: write grammatically correct correspondence; read and understand technical information related to the profession; communicate verbally to express ideas and explain problems/solutions/findings; analyze problems and develop logical solutions; interact effectively with clients and/or staff from a variety of backgrounds.
Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $52,200 - $76,609