CAHOOTS Medic Relief Pool

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About the Role

CAHOOTS Medic-Relief Pool Position

Responsibilities

• Work CAHOOTS shifts patrolling the streets and parks Springfield as dispatched by 911 or other resources.
• Continuously builds and maintains positive relationships with community members, community partners, and clients.
• Assume primary responsibility for making medical assessments of clients and for providing medical care within the EMT-B scope of practice in accordance with CAHOOTS protocols and standing orders.
• Attend required department and clinic meetings and share in other responsibilities as relevant.
• Complete all required training, including defensive driver training through the City of Eugene as arranged by White Bird Clinic.
• Be commissioned by the City of Springfield to perform the duties set forth in ORS 430.399, i.e., to decide whether to transport an intoxicated person to a treatment facility. In no case will CAHOOTS transport anyone over their expressed objections.
• Complete and maintain all required trainings and certifications, including CJIS background check.
• All Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an EMT or RN.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population including impoverished and alienated persons.
• Ability to drive and to repeatedly climb in and out of a commercial van, ability to operate a cell phone, police radio and lap-top computer, ability to occasionally lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a stringent criminal background check and driving record review.
• Must be able to comply with all state, local and federal laws and regulations
• Current certification in CPR (Or completed within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Complete White Bird's "Basic Crisis" class within one (1) year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent or conversational in American Sign Language or Spanish.
• Two years of experience providing health services in non-traditional settings.
• Knowledge about humanistic, client centered approaches.
• Experience with harm reduction and/or restorative justice practices.
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills, including skills in building rapport with clients and community partners, and communicating effectively with co-workers.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive feedback with grace and compassion.

Compensation Details

This is a Union, non-exempt position with target starting base compensation wage of $22 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis. This position requires successful passage of a State mandated background check.

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