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As a drug/alcohol-free workplace, pre-employment screenings are administered for all prospective employees of NRVCS.

New River Valley Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Relief Crisis Stabilization EMT

Type of Work: Responsible for monitoring and assisting clients in residential crisis stabilization facility. Staff will be working with acutely mentally ill clients providing periodic safety checks to ensure client safety and initial intervention in the event a client experiences crisis. EMT must be able to triage both medical and psychological symptoms and determine appropriate action.  Responsible for taking client vital signs when any medical concerns or symptoms are present and must be able to identify when emergency medical care or consultation with program medical staff is needed. In addition, EMT will be required to document medication orders and psychological and medical symptoms in the client’s record. Following medication training provided by NRVCS, EMT will be responsible for administering client medications. Additional responsibilities will include transporting of clients as needed, general facility maintenance tasks, and assisting clients with daily living skills.

Qualifications:
Current Virginia certification as EMT-basic or higher and minimum of high school education or GED. Experience working with individuals with mental illness or substance abuse preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.  

Starting Salary: $
10.88/hour

Deadline: Open until filled.


Apply To: Send completed state application and resume to:

Human Resources Department
NRV Community Services
700 University City Boulevard
Blacksburg, VA 24060
www.nrvcs.org   
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