Job description

General Position Description

CAHOOTS operates as a 24-hour component of the local public safety and 911 dispatch system in Eugene and Springfield, delivering humanistic mental health and basic medical services. The CAHOOTS Medic works in a mobile crisis intervention team of two, alongside a trained Crisis Intervention Worker. The Medic conducts medical assessments, provides EMT-B-level medical care, and gives referral and voluntary transport to other social service providers.

Responsibilities

• Work CAHOOTS shifts patrolling the streets and parks of Eugene and Springfield as dispatched by 911.
• 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 trainings, including defensive driver training through the City of Eugene as arranged by White Bird Clinic.
• Be commissioned by the City of Eugene as a Transportation Officer 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 White Bird's New Volunteer Training within four months of hire.
• 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, both conducted by the Eugene Police Department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification in CPR.
• Fluent or conversational in American Sign Language or Spanish. Two years of experience providing health services in non-traditional settings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All Oregon state and White Bird clinic COVID-19 precautions must be followed.

Work Location: In person

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