Community Access Technician
Boston Health Care for the Homeless ProgramBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted April 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Job Description
Boston Health Care for the Homeless is seeking a full-time technician to work in their Community Access Technician role at low-threshold shelters throughout the city, providing in-the-moment medical access to patients who may otherwise not present to shelter clinics.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years emergency response experience required
- Strong assessment skills, self-directed, motivated, and flexible with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Pharmacological understanding of medications or drugs that cause sedation, knowledge of opioid overdose management and brief interventions
- Understanding of substance use disorder and behavioral health issues
- Interest and experience with underserved population preferable
- Interest in public health, primary and preventive nursing/medicine and working with disadvantaged groups
Benefits
- competitive time off program
- health, dental and vision insurance
- 403B retirement savings plan
- pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount
- additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency