CAHOOTS Medic Relief Pool

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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.