Community Response Coordinator

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located on the Cornell University Campus in Ithaca, New York. The Division of Public Safety (DPS) is a group of public safety units that work collaboratively with our community to keep Cornell a safe and secure campus to learn and live. The Community Response Team is a unit within the Division of Public Safety. This team works in concert with other emergency response resources such as Cornell Emergency Management Services, Cornell Environment Health & Safety, Cornell EMS, Cornell Public Safety Communications Center, and the Cornell University Police. The team is housed with other first response resources in the Division of Public Safety. This position may require evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (in social work, psychology, or another field related to human services and health); and 2 to 4 years relevant experience (in social services, mental health care, domestic violence or sexual assault support, or similar health field) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work an evening schedule and weekends, and holidays (when business needs require).
• Exemplify high ethical standards, reasoning skills, and judgment in all aspects of the work responsibilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License. Out-of-state employees must obtain and show proof of a NYS license within 30 days of starting employment.
• Experience working with inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing programs.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical training is valued for its relevance to trauma-informed care, behavioral assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Possession of any of the following licenses or certifications: Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
• Master’s degree in social work/mental health, student affairs/development, health & human services, or similar field.
• Experience with: Higher education and/or with youth in crisis, mental health and/or wellness, Sexual assault survivors/victims, Human services case management, Emergency medical services, and/or law enforcement agencies.
• Bilingual and/or Multilingual.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.
• Experience gained prior to licensure - paid and volunteer - will also be considered when assessing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide first responder behavioral health services and facilitate resource connection in partnership with individuals in crisis on Cornell’s Ithaca campus.
• Respond to calls for service, conduct risk and safety assessments, make appropriate referrals and handoffs to appropriate wraparound university, city, and county services.
• Prioritize the diversion of individuals in emotional distress or crisis from unnecessary hospital transportation and facilitating their connection to supportive resources.
• Serve a broad range of individuals in crisis situations and collaborate within the campus' larger system of care to address the needs of community members, creating an intermediary level between current structures that appropriately balance the response with the need.
• Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Benefits

• Generous retirement contributions
• Educational benefits
• Comprehensive health care options
• Access to a plethora of wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Three weeks of vacation
• Two floating holidays
• 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.

What This Job Offers

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