EMT- Health Tech for Sobering Center
Company: Horizon Services, Inc.
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Who are we? Horizon Services Inc is a non-profit organization
established in 1974 with the goal of reducing alcohol and other
drug related problems of individuals, families, and communities. By
practicing our values: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, and Quality,
we are able to provide mental health, detox, recovery and sobering
programs to support women, men, youth and LGBTQ clients to live a
responsible and constructive life. HSI is a learning community
where our collective experiences enrich each other's growth. How
can you make a difference in people's lives? As a Relief Health
Technician, you provide a safe environment to participants by
monitoring for potential medical and mental health issues as the
participant goes through early stages of withdrawal on an on call
and or as needed basis. Horizon Service, Inc. - Cherry Hill
Detoxification and Sobering Centers, located in San Leandro, CA is
a sobering center supporting participants who arrive at the center
for public intoxication as an alternative to incarceration and
unnecessary hospitalization. Cherry Hill serves as the primary
entry point for substance users in Alameda County. You will connect
with participants through hourly monitoring of vitals, making
medications available, collaborating with participant's
medical/mental health providers, performing withdrawal assessments
and responding to program emergencies. What will make you
successful in this role? + Certified Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) in the State of California + A.A. Degree or equivalent work
experience + Experience working with clients dealing with alcohol
and drug addiction + Able to work with diverse populations,
cultures and people with co-occurring disorders and disabilities +
Able to handle and de-escalate emergency situations + CPR/First-aid
training + Comfortable and skilled in time management + Ability to
collaborate with the team internally and coordinate/collaborate
with external partners including (but not limited to) case
managers, psychiatrists, social workers, referral sources, medical
care personnel, etc. + Valid California Driver's license with good
driving record + Must show a demonstrated knowledge of computers;
including but not limited to, data input, internet navigation,
Microsoft word, etc. Ability to write clear narrative reports and
treatment notes + Fingerprinting/Drug testing required at time of
hire + Current flu vaccine/flu shot + The California Department of
Public Health has required that all staff in healthcare
organization receive the COVID 19 vaccination and boosted. Our
organization is a healthcare organization and will abide by this
mandate Compensation and Benefits We are proud to offer a
comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part time
employees over 20 hours per week. + 100% of medical, dental, Life
and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and
dental coverage + PTO and Holiday pay. + Retirement benefits after
6 months of service. + Training and CEU opportunities. And of
course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of
mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day! Salary:
$20.16/hour Horizon Services, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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