Emergency Preparedness Internship - UNPAID
Hays County•San Marcos, TX
About The Position
Under general supervision of the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, the intern will perform research to develop local all-hazards plans for High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID), Volunteer Management, Arbovirus diseases, and Medical Countermeasures, Mass Casualty/Fatality management. The intern will identify how to fulfill or obtain resources essential to a local Health Department response. Research may require contact with regional agencies, county and city responders, and other jurisdictions in the state.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two personal and two professional letters of recommendation
- Class C driver’s license.
- Clear Criminal History required.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of college in Public Health, Emergency Management or closely related field.
- HIPPA Certification – May gain once employed.
Responsibilities
- Conducts research on best practices related to Community Preparedness
- Assists in the writing and formatting of plans.
- Collects and assembles data on Hays County and regional demographics.
- Communicates and coordinates with other county/state/federal entities.
- Identifies Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) event considerations.
- Assists in the data entry of immunization records into ImmTrac and/or TWICES.
- Establishes activation and demobilization procedures.
- Interacts in a professional manner with the general public, inter-departmental staff, outside agency staff, and officials via telephone, electronic transmittals and in person.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- UNPAID
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
