MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION
1/2024
Title: Regional Development/Instructor Specialist Range:15 Step 14
Program: EMS Status: Non-Exempt
Housing Priority: T.B.D. Covered: Yes
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of EMS Program Manager this position is responsible for supporting and developing regional emergency skills and certification(s) of: lay responders, community members, volunteers, CHA/Ps, EMTs and others. This will be accomplished through strategic partnerships in regional communities, identifying and working with community leaders, development of independent regional instructors, and by providing access to education directly when it is otherwise not accessible. The importance of developing relationships and a network of individuals who can act as resources cannot be understated and requires strong interpersonal skills, exceptional customer service, and a willingness to go above and beyond expectations. This position will give direct input based on successes and challenges that influence the short term operation and mid to long term strategic direction of EMS systems development.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES
1. Identify, create, and maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders and organizations that can help facilitate positive educational outcomes. Specifically; identifying and working with regional partners ex: local schools, colleges, Cities, IRA Offices, and others that can provide learning spaces, and advertising/recruiting to promote student attendance.
2. Arrange and facilitate meetings regionally either in person or virtually to understand critical issues, concerns or successes to regional EMS responders, community members, volunteers etc.
3. Plan, schedule, and instruct: American Heart Association (AHA) Heart saver, Basic Life Support for healthcare providers, First Aid, CPR courses within guidelines of the AHA program administration manual (PAM); and complete associated student paperwork.
4. Manage Enroll ware software system to schedule courses and ensure students/instructors prompt issuance of certifications through the regions affiliated training center.
5. Assist in being the department’s point of contact for American Heart Association instructors in region for technical questions and issues.
6. Conduct a minimum of 3 trainings in regional villages as assigned per month.
7. Mentor and support other newly certified instructors that may be developed in region. This includes co-instructing with new instructors, and teaching administrative skills to complete required course paperwork.
8. Instruct State of Alaska EMS courses to include Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) with an interest in progressing to instruct Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses.
9. Support in all aspects of coordination, logistics, and execution of American Heart Association education and State of Alaska EMS curriculum.
10. Compiles monthly required training statistics reported to the State of Alaska and collaborates with the department on activity reporting
11. Provides support with purchasing, inventory, and improvement of front and back office organization.
12. When assigned or needed, act as the EMS Council’s certifying officer, overseeing protocol during official State testing.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent and current certification to instruct American Heart Association classes. Must be eligible to be certified as a State of Alaska EMT. Have a minimum of Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) certification or achieve certification in the first 90 days of employment. Must be willing and able to obtain ETT Instructor certification within 18 months of hire. Have a valid driver's license and be eligible to be covered under Maniilaq’s driver's insurance policy. Knowledge of Inupiaq culture, language and customs preferred. Must be innovative and open to new ideas. Must be willing to work weekends a minimum of up to three times per month when assigned and commute in small planes to class locations. Scheduling is flexible with a minimum of 40 workhours per week. Must be able to bend, kneel, stand, and perform physical tasks associated with EMS such as lifting and moving patients; must be capable of vertically lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.
