Co-Responder

Full time Co-Responder position open.

The Co-responder partners with law enforcement, community service providers, and other first responders to 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. The position works out of the Sheboygan Police Department. 

Pay Range: $21-28/hr and shift differentials.

Essential Functions:    

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 in 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   

Qualified applicants will have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field  

Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use, and co-occurring diagnoses  

Strong written and verbal communication skills  

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills  

Experience or training in crisis intervention, preferred  

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 Elevates mission.  

Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check and drug screening required.