Sobering Center

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position: EMT-B or Paramedic (Full-time, Part-time & PRN)
Company Overview:
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. Medical staff work under the supervision of ATCEMS medical director.
Position Overview:
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
About Us
The Sobering Center Contributes to a Safe Community
Founded in 2018, the Sobering Center was built with the intent of providing the community with a safe place to recover from intoxication in lieu of the jail or the emergency room and to then be referred to community based resources as needed. Today, we have provided this service to over 7,000 individuals, and continue to evolve our services to meet the needs of our community. Our clients reflect the Austin/Travis County community in that we are regularly providing sobering services and brief interventions for college students, festival goers, partakers of downtown entertainment, and the chronically homeless. All are welcome and our staff will work to individualize the intervention.
Our Impact
Substance use disorder (SUD) and alcohol use disorder are the leading causes of preventable illness and early death. About 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. The Sobering Center provides counseling to those who identify or meet the criteria for SUD. The misuse of alcohol or other drugs could lead to personal consequences due to increased risky behaviors and ultimately lead to entry into the criminal justice or medical systems. Our organization provides the essential service of diverting publicly intoxicated individuals from such systems and provides direct intervention to assist that 90% in getting the help they need.