Emergency Medical Technician - HART Program ID-7961

Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

  • At least two (2) years of experience in Emergency Medical Services

  • At least two (2) years of experience in mental health services field

 Licensures:

  • Current Texas Driver's License (upon hire)

  • Current Texas EMT License

  • Current BLS License

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

  • Ability to work well with public and staff members

  • Must use your personal mobile device for our Multi-factor Authentication process

 Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

  • Understands the organizational mission

  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust

  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

 Collaboration

  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission

  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group

  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

 Innovation

  • Ability to adapt to change

 Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect

  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner

  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

  • Uses sound judgment

  • Self-motivated

  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

 Communication

  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing


NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

 

Preferences

 

  • Bilingual (Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi)

 

 

General Information

 

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Full Time | Regular

  • Typical working hours may fall between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM, but specific days and times are subject to change based on the needs of the community and the division. The role requires availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed, to support community engagement events and other work-related activities.

 Work Environment:

  • This position involves both a professional office environment and field-based responsibilities. It requires flexibility, adaptability and a balance between office work and outdoor activities with the potential for varying weather conditions. 

 Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, have the ability to stand, bend, and or sit for extended periods of time. 

 Work Location:

  • Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Violence Prevention Division

  • 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.

 

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