Public Service Intern 2 Part Time

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for Public Service Intern 2 positions Part-Time located within Early Childhood Mental Health Services Day Treatment Services. Positions will be located at our Henderson site. 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. Early Childhood Mental Health Services Day Treatment Public Service Interns plan and implement group and individual activities for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed preschool-aged children (ages 3-6 years) within a therapeutic group setting. Activities are developmentally and therapeutically appropriate and relevant to the childrens treatment needs. Public Service Interns complete daily documentation of each childs progress towards treatment goals and objectives. They prepare reports for each child in the program. Public Service Interns at times may be the clinical lead in the Day Treatment setting. Candidate must be enrolled in a current graduate program in the field of Education Child Development Social Work Psychology Sociology Child and Family Studies Counseling or directly related field at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Employment is not to exceed six months from the date of graduation. Employment in this class will not lead to permanent status in State service.

Under general supervision Public Service Interns receive training and complete a variety of assignments in staff activities directly relating to their major course of study in order to enhance their academic training. Incumbents may be employed to intern in any professional occupation in State service. This class may also be used when specific residency or practical experience is a requirement for certification or registration.

Bachelors degree related to the field of employment and enrollment and continued successful performance in an academic graduate program related to the field of employment at an accredited college or university.

Assist the regular staff in performing the duties required in carrying out the purpose and function of the work unit such as administering a program serving clientele or conducting research in a particular field of study.

Receive instruction from staff; observe and apply agency methods practices and procedures to activities and projects.

Assist staff in experimental and research work.

Gather and analyze data and prepare reports summarizing conclusions.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Public Service Intern IIs perform the range of duties described in the series concept while enrolled in a program of post graduate study.

General knowledge of: principles and practices of the professional occupation of interest.

Ability to: compose reports of work activities.

Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan -

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.

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