Community Access Technician

• Woods Mullen Shelter
• 112 Southampton Street Shelter
• SPOT (Supportive Place for Observation and Treatment), our sedation monitoring program

• Direct clinical care to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, conforming to established policies and procedures, as well as Department of Public Health regulations
• Serve as the first responder in the case of a medical emergency at all sites
• Provide supportive and non-judgmental clinical support for patients with substance use disorder
• Provide basic wound care and skin assessment
• Accurate assessment of sedation and documentation and clinical intervention as appropriate
• Reaches out to clinical supports for care coordination and to provide high standards of patient care
• Provide risk reduction counseling and connection to treatment programs
• Responsible for updating and maintaining accurate treatment records, flow sheets, and other documentation.

• Maintains a direct line of communication with shelter staff; timely communication with supervisor regarding shift change needs
• Maintains a professional approach
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting ensuring that the clinical record for each patient is current and accurate

• Functions as part of a team that includes the Director and Supervisor of the 112 Southampton Street Shelter clinic and staff , and Woods-Mullen Shelter clinic staff

• Minimum of 1-2 years of emergency response or Emergency Medical Services experience required
• Current First Responder certification. (Higher level certification/licensure is acceptable as a condition of hire.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong assessment skills, s elf-directed, motivated, and flexible with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Pharmacological understanding of medications or drugs that cause sedation, knowledge of opioid overdose management and brief interventions
• Understanding of substance use disorder and behavioral health issues
• Interest and experience with underserved population preferable
• Interest in public health, primary and preventive nursing/medicine and working with disadvantaged groups
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Individuals with lived experience encouraged to apply

• Compensation is $31.11 per hour.
• BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.