EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Emergency Medical Technician

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Emergency Medical Technician Department of Public Health Bureau of Behavioral Health Number of Positions: 2 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Starting Salary starts at $47,364 This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago" 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number') 3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 11/02/2026 MISSION: CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join the Behavioral Health team as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). An EMT with the Behavioral Health team provides care to patients at locations in the community such as on the street, train platforms or bus stops, private residences, community centers, and other locations in the community. The EMT partners with other behavioral health first responders to respond to persons experiencing a crisis or problem related to unmet mental health, substance use, physical health, or social needs. The EMTs may also need to provide basic life support care to patients in an emergency or crisis situation, including the use of basic medical equipment. An EMT has the skills to assess a patient's condition and to stabilize emergencies such as those related to respiratory, cardiac, or trauma incidents. CDPH's behavioral health response will continue to evolve and EMTs must have the ability and capacity to evolve with our system. In addition, EMTs will utilize a patient-centered approach to care and understand social circumstances that impact patient presentations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Respond, in collaboration with other team members, to 911 calls and other crisis lifelines with an identified behavioral health component and provide crisis assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, referrals, and linkage to care services for residents. Interact and collaborate with public safety departments and first responders to "assist" requests from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and Chicago Fire Department (CFD) as well as contacting CFD for medical emergencies. Conduct proactive outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders who may have unaddressed behavioral health or social service needs. Deliver services that are compassionate, trauma-informed, and attentive to the particular needs and values of each patient. Perform patient care assessments and maintain accurate and timely clinical medical records consistent with CDPH, Region 11, and City of Chicago standards. Assess vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, pulse oximetry). Provides basic prehospital medical care to patients. Navigate the Chicago area healthcare system including appropriate transport of patients to mental health facilities, emergency departments, and alternate destinations for further stabilization. Operate and maintain City vehicles for emergency response and day to day operations. Participate in team and departmental meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.

Location: 1920 S Western Ave + City-wide Days: Monday Friday Hours: 2:30pm 10:30pm (hours are subject to change based on program needs) THIS POSITION IS IN CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 18 years of age or older High school diploma or GED Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications Current CPR certification Current State of Illinois EMT or Paramedic license Credentialing under Region 11, Chicago EMS Systems including EMS System Entry and all required EMS Continuing Education updates for maintenance once hired Valid State of Illinois driver's license is required Pass a background check PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to walk and stand for extended period of time Ability to bend, kneel, crouch and move one's hands/arms to grasp or manipulate objects Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience as an EMT or other healthcare professional Previous experience providing services to persons experiencing a mental health or substance related crisis Experience working in a high-stress environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Empathetic and compassionate patient-centered approach to interactions Effectiveness, versatility and action-oriented mindset Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: Previous experience with patients living with serious and persistent mental illness Previous experience working with multidisciplinary teams Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview process will be selected.