Health​/Human Services Professional Trainee - Underfill

Emergency Medical Services Specialist

*** This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health:
Emergency Medical Services Program has an opening for a full time Health and Human Services Professional Trainee underfill for an Emergency Medical Services Specialist in Carson City, NV. This position will assist agencies with compliance certifications, license and permit applications; inspections and training; technical assistance in service meetings, boards and program development; and sorting pertinent information to agencies and the public.

The incumbent will read and understand a variety of documents; apply basic arithmetic to determine correctness of ambulance run reports, write concise, logical and grammatically correct reports to detail violations of regulations and 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.

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).

Employees in this class receive on-the-job training in the duties performed in the particular professional field. Training received is designed to prepare individuals to do the entry-level work in a particular class. On the job training may be supplemented by formal or informal classroom courses and/or workshops. Duties will involve assignment of entry-level professional work that is closely monitored by a journey-level professional or supervisor in the particular field.

Duties may include performing technical and/or paraprofessional work in the professional field in order to build a foundation of theoretical and/or experiential knowledge. This is an entry-level trainee class. Employees in this class will progress within the appropriate professional series pursuant to regulations regarding automatic advancement. Perform related duties as assigned.

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.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation:
  The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility:
  Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook.

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther…