Co-Responder with Sheboygan Police Department

Elevate • Sheboygan, WI

3d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

LOOKING TO ELEVATE YOUR CAREER - The Co-responder partners with law enforcement, community service providers, and other first responders provide trauma-sensitive, person-centered crisis intervention and de-escalation, assessment, support planning, and connection with community resources to individuals experiencing a crisis in the community. The Co-responder provides outreach, follow-up, and community support for those impacted by mental health and substance use.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field required.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use, and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence.
• Strong understanding and implementation of self-care practices.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules & regulations affecting Crisis Intervention.
• Ability to collaborate and work as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for Elevate’s mission.
• Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check, driver license check, and drug screening required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in crisis intervention, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and/or police-based calls for services in the community.
• Provide community-based triage, crisis intervention & de-escalation, assessment, support planning, and linkage to resources.
• Provide follow-up contacts with individuals engaged with emergency services.
• Collaborate with internal partners (law enforcement, dispatch, county) to facilitate communication, effective response, and improve service delivery.
• Act as a liaison for community resources.
• Utilize a trauma-sensitive, person-centered, and zero suicide approach when working with individuals and their supports.
• Participate in patrol briefings, de-briefings, ride-alongs, and proactive community outreach with police personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and data collection.
• Maintain training, education, and best practice requirements, per WI Chapter 34 as well as any credentials held by the individual.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care
• Simple IRA with matching contribution
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level