Dispatcher I (911 Dispatcher, EMT, or Paramedic Experience only)

Job Description: Time Zone Preference: EST preferred, CST accepted Current Work Schedule (Subject to Change): 12-hour rotating shifts starting at either 7:30 AM EST or 7:30 PM EST Work schedule follows a 4-day week, then a 3-day week alternating pattern Shift rotation occurs every 4 weeks (days or nights), with no guarantee of remaining on the same shift Assignments are based solely on business needs Includes weekends and holidays About the Role: The Dispatcher will play a vital role in intake, triage and access to care for Cityblock’s members across the country, 24/7. The Care Traffic Control center coordinates the flow of in-field and virtual resources, connecting members with medical providers and care staff in a matter of minutes. The dispatcher works with call-takers to appropriately assign virtual and in-person resources to care for members. Responsibilities: Screen requests for services from members. Ascertaining incident information by obtaining and verifying caller information and location, determining the nature of the incident, and all available data including but not limited to automated data, social media information, text message, images or video and providing information to assigned resources either verbally and/or digitally. Demonstrating clear and effective communications with active listening, call control, judgment, respect, and empathy with callers that range from calm to panicked. Gathers and transcribes key information necessary for the coordination of services, guides callers through intake and triage processes. Effectively informs next steps and manages expectations, delivers pre-arrival instructions. Identifies risks of imminent life threats, self-harm or harm to others (including risks to those involved in follow-up care) and directs questioning; makes appropriate notifications. Providing direct counseling to suicidal persons, domestic violence victims, and children. Monitors field resource status; responds appropriately and without delay to activations of emergency alerts and support needs. Requirements: Education: Completion of education and field preceptorship as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic or equivalent clinical triage experience Certification: Emergency Medical Dispatcher or higher Experience: 3+ years as a telecommunicator or dispatcher; EMD center preferred A supplemental body of experience in direct patient care will be considered in lieu of strict achievement of hours in the above role Physical Requirements: Tolerates keyboarding, sitting or standing for extended periods of time Possesses audiovisual acuity sufficient to operate a computer, hear and comprehend telecommunications in potentially accented, rapid speech Access to a secluded workspace for the privacy of member information, area free of distractions and equipped with reliable internet service We take into account an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, participation in the company’s equity program, paid time off, including vacation and sick leave. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location. The expected salary range for this position is: 20.00 - 26.00 Hourly Cityblock values diversity as a core tenet of the work we do and the populations we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Covid -19 Vaccine - Please Read: Cityblock requires individuals hired into in-person, member-facing positions to provide proof that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The requirement is based on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in protecting against COVID-19, and our shared responsibility for the health and safety of members, colleagues, and community. Any individuals subject to this requirement may submit for consideration a request to be exempted from the requirement (based on a valid religious or medical reason) on forms to be provided by Cityblock. Such exemption requests are subject to review by Cityblock on a case-by-case basis and approval is not guaranteed. Medical Clearance (for Member-Facing Roles): You must complete Cityblock’s medical clearance requirements, which include, but may not be limited to, evidence of immunity to MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and a TB screen, or have an approved medical or religious accommodation that precludes you from being vaccinated against these diseases. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Cityblock will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means. Cityblock Health is the first tech-driven provider for communities with complex needs—bringing better care to where it’s needed most, block by block. Founded in 2017 on the premise that “health is local” and based in Brooklyn, we are backed by Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs along with some of the top healthcare investors in the country. Our mission is to improve the health of underserved communities. Importantly, our solutions are designed specifically for Medicaid and lower-income Medicare beneficiaries, and we meet our members where they are, bringing care into the home and neighborhoods through our community-based care teams and Virtual Care offerings. In close collaboration with community-based organizations, local providers, and leading health plans, we are reorganizing the health system to focus on what matters to our members. Equipped with world-class, custom care delivery technology, we deliver personalized primary care, behavioral health, and social services to deliver a radically better experience of care for every member and community we serve. Over the next year, we’ll grow quickly to bring better care to many more members and their communities. To do this, we need people who, like us, believe that everyone should have good care for what matters to them, in their community. Our work is grounded in a belief in the power of a diverse community. To close gaps in care and advance equity in the communities we serve, we have to start with making our own team diverse and inclusive. Our ways of working are characterized by creativity, collaboration, and mutual learning that comes from bringing together a community from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to ensure that every person on the Cityblock team, and every Cityblock member, feels supported and included as a part of our community. Our Values: Aim for Understanding Be All In Bring Your Whole Self Lean Into Discomfort Put Members First About our Team: We employ a field-based, home-based care model and are committed to meeting members where they are--in their homes, in their community, and in our Hubs. We will go above and beyond to connect with Cityblock members in a non-judgmental, respectful and empathic manner, to meet their needs, and to provide feedback to the system as a whole as we strive to do better every day. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job