EMT B or EMT P

EMT-B Or Paramedic

At the Sobering Center, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals struggling with risky substance use. We firmly believe in our mission of diverting publicly intoxicated clients from jail and hospital and providing them with the necessary support and resources to overcome their substance abuse issues. We are seeking a passionate and empathetic EMT-B or Paramedics to join our team and contribute to our life-changing work.

As an EMT-B or EMT-P in our team, you will play a vital role in assisting clients in their journey towards harm reduction and recovery. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate care, support, and to monitor individuals who have been engaged in public intoxication. Your primary objective will be to monitor clients as they are sobering up and address clients' unique needs and challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Perform triage to ensure patients meet eligibility criteria.
• Co-ordinate with LEO, EMS, and community partner for admission
• Provide clinical oversight of a patient's medical care during intake and throughout their stay.
• Collaborate with Community Health Paramedics to allow for inductions on MAT and alcohol withdrawal medications.
• Follow medical protocols as established by ATCEMS medical director.
• Assist in de-escalating individuals during intake and throughout their stay.
• Focus on a client's strengths and attend to the overall health and wellness of a client with mental health issues or addiction.
• Maintain documentation of charts

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Texas Driver's License
• EMT State Certification
• Must independently obtain and maintain a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to and throughout employment.
• 1 Year EMT experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport, engage clients, and build therapeutic alliances.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to respond effectively to individuals in crisis.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, confidentiality guidelines, and ethical standards within the field.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to assist clients transferring from standing to lying and from lying to sitting and standing positions.
• Ability to assist clients transfer to restroom and to assist in showering if required.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is required to sit, bend or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally move 100 pounds (with assistance).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health insurance package, including employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and workshops.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values work-life balance and employee well-being.

Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour