What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM PLANNER position at State of Rhode Island?
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program planning as it relates to the development of community based or statewide programs and the ability to apply such knowledge; a working knowledge of the standard principles, practices and techniques of research as it applies to program planning and the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and develop plans and programs based upon such data; a working knowledge of the federal and state laws relating to such health, education or welfare programs and of the availability of federal funds for such programs; the ability to forecast the need for such programs and the requirements of the programs for personnel, equipment and space; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a superior, departmental officials, professional medical-psychiatric and social worker personnel, voluntary agencies, community representatives and the general public; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Liberal Arts; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a private or public agency involving the participation in program planning, research, management analysis or program development activities.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
- This position will assist the Chief of EMS in developing, implementing, coordinating and monitoring the Center for EMS compliance and EMS Quality Improvement program.
- Works with medical director and training coordinator to ensure compliance with Rhode Island EMS protocols (Download PDF reader).
- Abides by, enforces, and participates in the implementation and ongoing oversight of RI Emergency Medical Services Rules and Regulations [216-RICR-20-10-2].
- Develop, coordinate, and/or oversee internal and external audit procedures for the purpose of monitoring and detecting any misconduct or noncompliance.
- Coordinate, as appropriate, with RIDOH legal counsel, conduct investigations of matters that merit investigation under the compliance program. Follow-up and, as applicable, resolve investigations and other issues generated by the compliance program, including development of corrective action plans.
- Participate in EMS related emergency preparedness, response planning and training.
- Carry out all duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Considerable knowledge of emergency medical services and
- Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with EMS agency employees and supervisors, other agencies and general public.
- Experience as an EMS practitioner (EMT license preferred).
- Two (2) years of experience working in an EMS instructional program, i.e., EMS Instructor, CPR Instructor preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience full time in a licensed EMS agency and minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the medical profession as an EMS practitioner. The incumbent must possess certification as a provider in CPR.
- Valid state issued driver’s license.
- EMT licensure preferred.
- Instructor certification within two (2) years from date of appointment.
