Community Paramedicine Officer

Community Paramedicine Officer 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Daytona Beach, FL 32114 $1,100.93 - $1,475.43 a week - Full-time City of Daytona Beach, FL 43 reviews $1,100.93 - $1,475.43 a week -

Full-time Department Fire Location Operations Salary Weekly Pay Range:

$1,100.93 - $1,475.43 Open Date 05/21/2026 Description PURPOSE The purpose of this classification, under general supervision, works in the coordination and administration of activities for the Fire Department Community Paramedicine Program. This includes making scheduled house calls to evaluate client needs and navigation to available services, treatment, counseling, case management, evaluating social inadequacies, chronic health conditions, mental health and substance abuse, and coordination of services for housing, health care, and other support. The position also serves an integral role in the City's Drug Abuse Response Team (DART) which navigates victims of drug abuse to treatment services. The Community Paramedicine Officer reports directly to the Community Paramedicine Coordinator. Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent (USAFI not accepted). Must possess one of the following

State of Florida Licenses:

Paramedic license, Registered Nurse license, License Practical Nurse, OR Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Health Services, OR other related field from an accredited institution. Additional required certifications are Healthcare Provider Level CPR certification, American Heart Association ACLS (if applies), valid Florida State Drivers License. Certifications/Licenses must remain valid for period of employment in this classification. NOTE This position requires a drug screen. If applicant did not receive drug screening upon initial hire with the City; applicant will be required to submit to drug screening prior to accepting this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Establishes and coordinates the efforts of the Community Paramedicine Program. Performs home visits of clients to include but not limited to health assessment, home evaluation, education, documentation, and coordination of needed services. Functions as a member of and coordinator for the Drug Abuse Response Team. This includes but is not limited to home visits, coordination of services, documentation, and follow-up care.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization:

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction:

Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization:

Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, computers, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as medical histories, standard operating procedures, and warning/cautionary procedures.

Mathematical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate decimals and percentages.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:

Tasks involve the ability to exert extremely heavy physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds.

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors:

Tasks risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, and/or pathogenic substances.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The work performance of non-supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:

Knowledge of Job:

Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the City of Daytona Beach as such pertain to the performance of the essential duties of a Community Paramedicine Officer. Includes thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in performing essential functions. Has thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Has considerable knowledge of the organization of the department, and of related departments and agencies. Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work. Has thorough knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertain to work responsibilities. Knows how to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with which position interacts.

Quality of Work:

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work:

Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability:

Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards, and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human, and conceptual areas.

Attendance:

Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment:

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and research issues, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation:

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally. Relationships with

Others:

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions, and complaints in order to establish and maintain goodwill. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work:

Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping:

Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated. The City of Daytona Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City of Daytona Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Exempt:

No Type:

FT Employee Department:

Fire