PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN 1

Announcement Number: 43869 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/29/2023 Recruiter:
SUSAN ASHLEY
Phone: (775)684-0132
Email: q.ashley@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position

Public Service Interns receive training and complete a variety of assignments in staff activities directly relating to their major course of study while enrolled in an educational institution.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for multiple part-time Public Service Intern I positions with the "Early Childhood Day Treatment Program" at Northern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services located at 2655 Enterprise Rd., Reno, Nevada. The Early Childhood Mental Health Day Treatment Program provides relationship-focused, trauma-informed day treatment services to children ages three to six years old. The program provides extensive and ongoing training in evidence-based social and emotional learning/development models, trauma-informed care, emotional regulation skills, and infant and early childhood mental health. The Public Service Intern I will join a collaborative team of classroom and infant/early childhood professionals. Classroom ratios will be maintained at 1 adult to 2 children. Daily and weekly opportunities for reflective supervision and debriefing will be provided.

The Public Service Intern I position is an experiential paid learning experience for students actively and successfully engaged in a bachelor's level degree program related to human development/family studies, social work, psychology, child development. The Public Service Intern I will be an integral part in developing and maintaining the program to include: providing guidance and assistance as needed in early childhood day treatment classrooms; providing active supervision and guidance during daily transportation of children to and from the program; implementing to fidelity of social/emotional learning/development, trauma-informed care, and relationship-focused models of treatment within a cooperative and collaborative classroom/treatment team; active engagement in reflective supervision and practice throughout program. The Public Service Intern I is a part-time position (20.24 hours/week) with variable shifts available to cover morning and afternoon day treatment class schedules and to maintain consistency for children in the program. The ideal candidate will bring joy, energy, enthusiasm, and a gentle and positive outlook on serving young children and their families in a collaborative and continuous learning environment. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or the equivalent and enrollment and continued successful performance in an academic program related to the field of employment at an accredited college or university. Special Requirements A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe your most interest in supporting the social/emotional development of young children.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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