EMT Intake Specialist at HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER LGC – Houston, Texas

Position Summary
Intake Specialist position will assess all incoming clients to ensure their stability and ability to remain at the Houston Center for Sobriety (sobering center) and medically monitor all clients remaining in the facility. This position will report to the Director of Intake & Opioid Programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Comply with HRC Work Culture Building Blocks and follow HRC Code of Conduct.
• Keep Client Care a top priority during client stay in the facility to include providing compassion, empathy and respect.
• Must be in self-directed recovery and willing to share experience as appropriate, if applicable to position.
• Effectively support client engagement and progress in recovery.
• Stay in compliance with documentation standards and ethical guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision.
• Conduct intake screening inclusive of taking brief medical and substance abuse history, vital signs, blood alcohol concentration, urine drug screen, and blood glucose levels, etc.
• Complete all intake documents in accordance with agency policy and procedures
• Provide exit screening for client discharge as needed
• Provide Overdose and NARCAN training to clients prior to exit from facility
• Distribute NARCAN nasal spray with instructions for use to all clients exiting the Sobering Center
• Distribute NARCAN nasal spray for community requests as directed by Intake Supervisor/Director.
• Complete Opiate Use Screening form on clients reporting opiate use.
• Provide assistance to Recovery Support Specialist and Psychiatric Technician
• Assess and monitor clients’ medical condition/vital signs in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
• Provide First Aid care to clients in the HRC facility as needed
• Facilitate transport of clients in need of additional medical services in accordance with agency policy and procedure
• Ensure equipment/tools are functioning properly to provide client care
• Perform inventory count and prepare lists of medical supplies needed for purchase
• Function within the scope of care defined by this facility, along with state regional, and local regulatory agencies
• Attend all meetings, continuing education and refresher training programs as required by employer
• Document and inform staff and emergency response teams of observations pertinent to client care
• Adapt to changing work requirements
• Perform related work as assigned
• Available to work all shifts and weekends

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
• High School Diploma or GED
• National Registry or Texas License/Certification as an EMT-Basic, EMT-Advanced, or EMT-Paramedic, able to work in State of Texas
• Basic Life Support Certification or Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required
• Must be able to pass Background check
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Competencies:
• Passion for the Mission: Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the Houston Recovery Center (HRC), supporting its goals through dedicated service and advocacy.
• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates genuine care, understanding, and support for individuals in recovery.
• Cultural Competency: Respects and values diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.
• Recovery Orientation: Models and promotes principles of hope, empowerment, and support.
• Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with team members, clients, and external partners.
• Ethical Practice: Maintains professional integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in dynamic environments.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer or engaging in client documentation
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the workday, including during community outreach or group facilitation
• Occasional reaching, bending, stopping or lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Work may occur in office, clinical, or community settings

Work Environment:
• Office environment with standard lighting and temperature
• Community environments including client homes, shelters, or partner agencies
• May involve exposure to individuals experiencing crisis or behavioral health challenges
• Regular interaction with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external providers

Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Due to the nature of nonprofit operations, all positions are subject to change based on program needs, funding availability, and grant requirements. Job duties, hours, and continuation of employment may be modified or discontinued as funding levels and organizational priorities change. Nothing in this description is intended to create a contract or guarantee of continued employment.