Police Social Worker

Family Service Association•Aurora, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Social Worker is assigned to the Aurora Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU), a collaborative effort between the Aurora Police Department and Family Service Association of Greater Elgin. The unit brings mental health professionals and law enforcement together to provide on-site co-response to people in crisis and post-crisis case management to individuals and families. The program provides trained mental health professionals to respond with officers who request support for someone in the community. This community-based, full-time position serves the City of Aurora and involves moderate to extensive travel. The social worker provides co-response and follow-up services, including risk assessment, safety planning, case management, crisis stabilization, victim advocacy, care coordination, referrals, and community education. The role also involves clinical and administrative documentation, coordination with police and community providers, participation in supervision and meetings, and compliance with applicable agency and police department policies and training. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work is mostly field-based, with time in clients’ homes, schools, public libraries, community agencies, and the office. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The salary range is $67,600–$86,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. A benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, short-term disability, and professional development and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
Valid, unexpired Illinois driver’s license.
Ability to be flexible, work independently, and multitask effectively.
Ability to travel extensively in the Aurora area and occasionally outside it.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including walking, sitting, standing, bending, driving, occasional stair climbing, and occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with mental health issues and criminal justice involvement.
Spanish-speaking bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Co-respond with Aurora Police Department officers to mental-health-related calls and ongoing active 911 calls as requested.
Provide in-person and phone follow-ups to link individuals and families to necessary services.
Provide case management, linkage, and brief crisis stabilization services to assigned clients.
Provide victim advocacy for sensitive or traumatic events and situations.
Coordinate with CIU investigators and the sergeant regarding individuals who need follow-up services.
Network with client collateral contacts and community providers, providing case management, client-centered consultation, wraparound services, referrals, and linkage to resources.
Coordinate service delivery with FSA programs, County Treatment Alternative Courts, and other Aurora service providers according to individual needs.
Document services in the APD records system and review daily incident reports to develop follow-up plans with CIU investigators.
Assess risk and develop safety plans for individuals remaining in the community.
Coordinate care with local hospitals and providers involved with individuals.
Complete involuntary petitions and assist officers with CIU-related documentation as needed.
Follow APD safety measures, policies, and assigned training; maintain access to APD headquarters.
Discuss cases in clinical supervision, report potentially problematic or emergency situations to the supervisor, and seek consultation on matters outside the worker’s competency.
Complete clinical case paperwork, APD tracking reports and performance measures, and agency administrative paperwork by applicable deadlines.
Attend agency, clinical, and program meetings and serve on committees when requested by the supervisor.
Educate the community about the CIU Program and foster positive networking relationships with community service providers and networks.
Help develop materials and participate in community education projects and presentations as requested.
Pursue and maintain licensure or certification appropriate to the employee’s educational and professional background.
Maintain assigned equipment, including a safety vest and police radio.
Participate in agency Risk Management and Continuous Quality Improvement activities; perform other assigned duties and incidental business travel as needed.
Work collaboratively with others and promote collegiality in the workplace.