Sober Unit; SSU) Emergency Medical Technician CONTINGENT

Salary Range: $20.77 To $25.96 Annually

As an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic or Paramedic) on the Sober Support Unit (SSU), you work as part of a multidisciplinary team to monitor and assist individuals in acute detox situations. The SSU is a short-term, 24-hour program for adults experiencing the effects of drug and alcohol misuse. The goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment and a connection to follow-up treatment.

• Perform initial and ongoing care assessments for individuals with chronic or non-urgent health issues.
• Monitor person’s served health
• Obtain and monitor vital signs to ensure stable health and safe withdrawal.
• Assist with medication:
  Help individuals self-administer medication as ordered by a physician.
• Document all care:
  Complete detailed, timely, and accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions, and observations.
• Administer first aid for any health conditions.
• Intervene in detox situations:
  Provide immediate assistance and intervention for individuals experiencing acute symptoms of detoxification.
• Maintain a supportive environment:
  Contribute to a non-judgmental, engaging, and empathic atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the team:
  Work effectively with other staff, such as peer support specialists, to provide integrated care.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED

• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (Basic or Paramedic) license
• BLS Certification

• Experience in providing services to Individuals with Substance Use Disorders, Mental Illness, Serious Emotional Disturbance, or with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Experience in providing services in the public sector preferred.

• Ability to build positive relationships with contractors and community partners.
• Knowledge of Health Care Systems desired
• Knowledge of OCHN Substance Use Disorder and Core Provider Agencies and services
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective computer skills with Word, Excel, database, and other relevant software programs.

• Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization; demonstrating loyalty to the organization and its mission and values; maintaining social, ethical, and organizational norms; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles. (Integrity/Building Trust)
• Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships, recognizing that the ultimate customer is the person served. (Customer Focus)
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. (Continuous Learning)
• Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence in addition to consciously adopting organizational standards of excellence. (Work Standards)
• Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. (Communication)

OCHN is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. We are proud to be an equal…