Public Service Intern 2

State of Nevada•Henderson, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for Public Service Intern 2 positions – Part-Time, located within Early Childhood Mental Health Services, Day Treatment Services, 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 children's treatment needs. Public Service Interns complete daily documentation of each child's 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. 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. 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. 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. Public Service Intern IIs perform the range of duties described in the series concept while enrolled in a program of post graduate study.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's degree related to the field of employment.
Enrollment and continued successful performance in an academic graduate program related to the field of employment at an accredited college or university.
Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
General knowledge of principles and practices of the professional occupation of interest.
Ability to compose reports of work activities.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement group and individual activities for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed preschool-aged children (ages 3-6 years) within a therapeutic group setting.
Ensure activities are developmentally and therapeutically appropriate and relevant to the children's treatment needs.
Complete daily documentation of each child's progress towards treatment goals and objectives.
Prepare reports for each child in the program.
May act as the clinical lead in the Day Treatment setting.
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.