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Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program Coordinator (217141)

Kansas Department of Health & Environment
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Job Title: Emergency Medical 

Job ID: 217141

Location: Shawnee County

Job Posting Closes: July 10, 2025

 

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:  

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans. 

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law.  For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.   KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

 

About the Position

  • Who can apply:  Anyone (External)
  • Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
  • Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
  • Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
  • Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
  • Sponsorship:  KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

 

Compensation: 

  • Hourly Pay Range: $23.27 - $24.48

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. 

 

Employment Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
  • Sick & Vacation leave
  • Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
  • Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
  • Fitness Centers in select locations
  • Employee discounts with the STAR Program
  • Retirement and deferred compensation programs

 

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… 

 

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The position (K0213250)

Planning, Implementation & Evaluation: Assess emergency care needs of children within the state. Identify & prioritize initiatives for improvement of the emergency care of children, both prehospital and emergency department, utilizing data, guidance from the EMSC Advisory Committee and best practices identified by other states. Seek and apply for federal funding to support program priorities and initiatives. Track KS compliance status on EMSC performances measure activities & targets of implementation. Coordinate numerous initiatives (i.e. annual pediatric conference, EMSC educational offerings, etc.). Increase awareness of pediatric emergency healthcare needs throughout KS (i.e. develop and disseminate promotional materials at public events and school nursing, hospital and EMS conferences and meetings). Submit required progress and status reports to HRSA. Monitor outcomes of all grant funded activities. Utilize data to identify successes and possible areas for improvement.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 

Leadership: Work with the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) and other EMSC program coordinators across the nation to identify best practices for achieving the EMSC performance measures. Develop collaborative partnerships for the improvement of pediatric emergency care

education and research. Serve as EMSC liaison to other agencies/programs within KS to assure the integration of pediatric priorities into disaster planning, EMS education, injury prevention and trauma system development. Serve as liaison to the federal EMSC program. Represent KS on the National Association of EMS Officials Pediatric

Emergency Care Council (PECC). Direct and support the EMSC Advisory Council by defining membership roles and responsibilities, recruiting members, and organizing quarterly meetings.

Qualifications

Education:  

  • High School, GED

Licensing & Certification:

  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.         

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Four years’ experience applying knowledge and skills associated with the emergency care of pediatric patients.

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in management, public health, or health care
  • Master’s degree in public health or health care 
  • Word
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Four years’ experience in government, health care, or public health
  • Experience in planning and conducting meetings, facilitating small and large work group discussions
  • Public speaking experience
  • Experience developing written materials for technical and lay audiences
  • Experience in seeking and applying for federal funding to support program priorities and initiatives

 

Recruiter Contact Information

  • Name: Ariana Paige
  • Email: Ariana.Paige@ks.gov 
  • Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612 
  • Please include the Job ID number when emailing. 

 

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  • First Sign in or register as a New User at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs 
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  • Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.
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  • Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
    • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page.
    • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page.

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