Central Falls Go Team Bilingual Police Liaison
About The Position
Join an expanding, award winning team that partners with law enforcement to provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage, information, emotional support, Spanish interpretation, and referral for victims of crime and residents behavioral health crisis who become known to law enforcement, with a special focus on responding to incidents involving individuals and families exposed to victimization and trauma in the community. Provides follow up support and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, criminal justice or related field required.
- Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
- English/Spanish verbal and written bilingual skills required.
- Ability to utilize a computer, the internet, and Electronic Medical Record to complete documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Central Falls community highly preferred.
- Prior experience working with trauma victims preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-scene crisis intervention, emergency screening and triage.
- Offer information, emotional support, and Spanish interpretation.
- Refer victims of crime and residents in behavioral health crisis to appropriate services.
- Focus on incidents involving individuals and families exposed to victimization and trauma.
- Provide follow-up support and resources for assistance with the criminal justice system, trauma treatment, and access to basic needs, treatment, and government benefits.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- work life benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
